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MO SB492
Bill
Status
2/24/2015
Primary Sponsor
Dave Schatz
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 287.780, RSMo to require that exercising workers' compensation rights must be the exclusive cause of discharge or discrimination for an employee to have a valid claim against an employer
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Removes the phrase "in any way" from the anti-discrimination provision, narrowing the scope of prohibited employer conduct
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Adds gender-neutral language by including "or her" to the existing "his" when referring to employee rights
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Preserves the employee's right to bring a civil action for damages against an employer for retaliatory discharge or discrimination meeting the new standard
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Introduced by Senator Schatz on February 24, 2015, during the 98th General Assembly First Regular Session
Legislative Description
Modifies the law relating to discharge of employees under workers' compensation statutes
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee
3/5/2015