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MO SB1086

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jason Holsman

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 287.250, RSMo, governing how average weekly wages are calculated for workers' compensation benefits in Missouri

  • Creates a special calculation for construction-based industry employees who lose work time due to weather conditions beyond their control

  • Establishes a minimum wage calculation floor of 520 hours (hourly rate × 520) for construction workers whose weather-related absences result in fewer than 520 hours worked in the 13 weeks preceding injury

  • Defines "construction-based industry" as any industry requiring the employee to perform outdoor construction labor services on a majority of business work days in the previous 365-day period

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions of law relating to the average weekly wage of certain employees under workers' compensation laws

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee

3/3/2016

Committee Referrals

Small Business, Insurance And Industry3/3/2016

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