Understanding Proposition A - Paid Sick Time Benefits​

As of May 1, 2025, businesses in Missouri are required to begin tracking and reporting paid sick leave accruals for all employees, in accordance with Missouri Proposition A.

While Prop A has faced legislative delays, including a recent Democratic filibuster in the Senate. The law is currently set to take effect as originally passed by voter initiative. This means employers must begin taking steps now to ensure compliance.

Here’s what employers must do starting May 1, 2025:

• Track sick leave accruals at a minimum rate of 1 hour of paid sick leave per 30 hours worked.
• Allow employees to accrue up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year (unless your policy is more generous).
• Carry over unused sick leave to the following year, up to the 40-hour cap.
• Maintain records of hours worked, sick leave accrued, used, and carried over for a minimum of 3 years.
• Post a notice about employee rights under Prop A in a visible area of the workplace.
• Include paid sick leave information in any employee handbook or onboarding documentation.

Note: Certain small businesses (fewer than 15 employees) may have slightly different obligations, but most general provisions still apply.

Why it matters to you:
This isn’t just a compliance issue — it’s a matter of being prepared to adjust timekeeping systems, employee communications, and budgets to meet the new standards.

Helpful Resources:

• Missouri Department of Labor FAQs: Proposition A Paid Sick Time Benefits
• Required Notice Template: Earned Paid Sick Time Notice (LS-122)​
• Workplace Poster: Earned Paid Sick Time Poster (LS-121)
• Missouri Chamber of Commerce: For ongoing updates and resources, visit the Missouri Chamber's Chamber & Capitol News page 
• Policy Action Center: Engage with legislators and stay informed through the Policy Action Center

​The Madison County Chamber will continue monitoring developments.

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Latest News
"Missouri Supreme Court upholds vote raising minimum wage and giving sick leave"
April 29, 2025 | St. Louis Public Radio

"Missouri bill undoing voter-approved paid sick leave advances to full Senate"
March 27, 2025 | St. Louis Public Radio 

"Missouri House passes bill repealing voter-approved mandated paid sick leave" 
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"Minimum Wage Increases to $13.75 per hour for 2025"
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"Business Groups File Legal Challenge to Overturn Proposition A"
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