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MO SB1049
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jill Schupp
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AI Summary
- Establishes the "Missouri Earned Family and Medical Leave Program" providing up to 30 days of wage replacement benefits at 100% of average daily pay for employees taking family or medical leave
- Covers leave to bond with a new child within the first year of birth, foster care, or adoption; to care for a family member with a serious health condition; or for the employee's own serious health condition
- Requires employees to contribute 0.25% of their average daily pay to fund the program beginning January 1, 2017, with benefits available starting January 1, 2018
- Employees must have worked for their current employer for one year to be eligible, and leave must be taken concurrently with federal FMLA leave if applicable
- Prohibits employers from discharging or discriminating against employees for applying for or receiving benefits, with violators liable for lost wages, damages, and attorney's fees
Legislative Description
Creates new provisions of law relating to leave from employment
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee
2/22/2016
Committee Referrals
Small Business, Insurance And Industry2/22/2016
Full Bill Text
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