Missouri
Complete guide to Missouri leave laws including FMLA, jury duty, military leave, and employer requirements in MO.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No state requirement. Per employer policy.
Pro-rata: Per employer policy
Carryover: Per employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: No
Paid days: Varies
Statutory pay: Varies
Eligibility: No state sick leave requirement
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks (FMLA only)
Paternity: 12 weeks (FMLA only)
Adoption: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Shared leave: 12 weeks combined under FMLA
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Jury Duty: As needed (unpaid)
Military Leave: Per USERRA (unpaid)
Voting Leave: 3 hours (paid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Per federal requirements
Penalties: Federal penalties for FMLA violations
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Lincoln's Birthday: 2025-02-12
Washington's Birthday: 2025-02-17
Truman Day: 2025-05-08
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Frequently asked questions
Does Missouri have paid family leave?
No, Missouri does not have a state paid family leave program. Only federal FMLA applies.
Is sick leave required in Missouri?
No, Missouri has no state-mandated sick leave requirement.
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