Summary of July 2025 Labor Law Updates for Kansas City, Missouri
This monthly update on July 2025’s employment and labor law developments in Missouri is prepared by HKM Employment Attorneys’ Kansas City team to help employers, employees, HR professionals and the general public to stay abreast of relevant developments. As the legislative landscape shifts, this update focuses on a major legislative repeal that reshaped workplace obligations—and a significant federal policy change affecting SNAP recipients.
July 2025 brought significant shifts in Missouri labor law:
- HB 567 repealed key provisions of Proposition A, ending the paid sick leave mandate on August 28, 2025, and halting future CPI-adjusted minimum wage increases.
- Federally, SNAP work requirements expanded, potentially influencing workforce dynamics.
For tailored guidance on navigating these updates—especially interpretation and implementation in your workplace—reach out to HKM Employment Attorneys at https://hkm.com. We’re here to help you stay compliant and informed.
House Bill 567 — Legislation
Date: July 10, 2025
Summary: On July 10, 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill 567 (HB 567) into law. This legislation repealed key provisions of Proposition A, a voter‑approved law from November 2024 that had mandated:
- Paid sick leave—employees earned one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked.
- Minimum wage increases tied to inflation starting in 2027.
- HB 567 repeals the paid sick leave requirements (RSMo § 290.600–.642) effective August 28, 2025, and eliminates future automatic minimum wage adjustments (i.e., inflation-based COLAs).
Implications:
For Employers:
Must continue providing paid sick leave accrual and usage under Proposition A from May 1 through August 27, 2025.
After August 28, 2025, compliance with the sick leave law ends. Employers may choose to continue offering leave voluntarily, but it is no longer required.
For Employees:
Accrued sick leave remains available through August 27; beyond that date, there is no legal obligation for employers to provide it.
Federal SNAP Work Requirements Expansion — Federal Policy Update
Date: July 4, 2025
Summary: A newly enacted federal law expands SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) work requirements in Missouri:
- The age range for mandatory work requirements has been raised from 18–54 to 18–64.
- Additional work-related conditions now apply to parents of children aged 14 or older.
- The change affects approximately 654,000 Missouri residents receiving SNAP benefits.
Implications: This update, while not strictly labor law, intersects with employment because tighter SNAP eligibility may drive more job-seeking among impacted residents. Employers, workforce planners, and HR may want to consider potential changes in labor supply and employee needs.
Conclusion: Looking Back on Missouri’s Labor Law Updates from July 2025
In light of recent Missouri and Kansas court rulings on retaliation, non‑compete enforcement, wage and hour violations, and hostile work environments, having local legal counsel is essential. At HKM Employment Attorneys in Kansas City, our team of dedicated employee advocates—including John Ziegelmeyer, Ethan Crockett, Brad Thoenen, Kevin Todd, and Glenn Winfrey—has secured over $250 million for clients since 2003. We specialize in representing employees in discrimination, breach of contract, unpaid wages, retaliation, and more, always with clear communication and no‑fee‑unless‑we‑win representation. If recent case outcomes in the region resonate with your situation, contact our Kansas City office to learn how our local expertise can help defend your rights.
