Summary of June 2025’s Labor Law Cases in St. Louis, MO
Welcome to the St. Louis branch of HKM Employment Attorneys statewide legal roundup. This edition delivers a concise summary of key Missouri labor and employment law developments in June 2025, designed for employees, HR professionals, and compliance leaders. Brought to you by our Kansas City and St. Louis teams. June 2025 saw the Missouri legislature actively shift the labor law landscape by passing HB‑567, signaling the end of mandatory paid sick leave effective August 28, 2025, and halting future inflation-based minimum wage increases. Employers must navigate the upcoming repeal window and adjust pay policies accordingly. Stay vigilant—compliance and communication with employees will be vital in the coming months.
If you have questions or need guidance in navigating these changes, contact HKM Employment Attorneys at hkm.com. We stand ready to help your organization remain compliant.
Missouri Legislature Passes HB‑567 — Legislation Repealing Paid Sick Leave and Future Wage COLA
Date: June 11 – July 10, 2025 (legislative passage and Governor’s signature)
Summary:
Following the passage of Proposition A in November 2024, which initiated paid sick leave and new minimum wage rules, Missouri’s General Assembly passed House Bill 567 in mid-June 2025. Governor Mike Kehoe signed the bill on July 10, 2025, repealing the earned paid sick leave mandate effective August 28, 2025, and eliminating future minimum wage adjustments tied to inflation.
Implications:
For employers: Paid sick leave accrual and usage remains mandatory from May 1 through August 27, 2025, covering about a 4‑month window. After August 28, reporting obligations and leave use protections cease.
For employees: They retain accrued leave through August 27 but will no longer earn PTO thereafter unless employer-provided.
For wage-earners and HR teams: The minimum wage remains $13.75 for 2025 and increases to $15 on January 1, 2026, but will not adjust annually for inflation starting in 2027.
Missouri Supreme Court Decision on Proposition A — Court Ruling Affirming Paid Sick Leave
Date: April 29, 2025
Summary (contextual update):
The Missouri Supreme Court dismissed legal challenges to Proposition A, finding no election irregularities or constitutional violations in the ballot summary, allowing paid sick leave and wage increases to proceed.
Implications in June 2025:
Although the ruling happened in April, it directly affected June compliance obligations. Employers needed to follow the law while awaiting legislative action. The ruling underpinned employer actions in June ahead of the June legislative passage of HB‑567.
Missouri DOL Issues FAQs & Employer Notice Requirements
Date: June 2025
Summary:
The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations issued FAQs and compliance clarifications addressing accrual, carryover, recordkeeping, and notice requirements under Proposition A. Employers needed to distribute notice by April 15, 2025, and maintain leave and payroll records.
Implications:
Employers who received federal or state guidance earlier in the year were expected to finalize policies and employee communications by June. June was therefore a critical compliance checkpoint ahead of the repeal’s implementation.
Federal SNAP Work Rule Changes — Federal Employment-Related Policy Update
Date: Effective July 2025, relevant to June planning
Summary:
A federal legislative package amended SNAP, raising work requirements for Missouri beneficiaries aged 18–64 starting July 2025.
Implications:
While not labor law per se, this policy influences the working poor in Missouri. Employers in the January–May sick leave period could expect some employees to be subject to evolving work incentives tied to benefits.
Conclusion: Looking back on St. Louis, MO Labor Law Updates in June 2025
With Missouri courts increasingly refining protections around wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, wage-and-hour violations, whistleblower claims, and hostile work environments, having dedicated local counsel is more crucial than ever. At HKM Employment Attorneys in St. Louis, our largest plaintiff-side employment law office in the region has recovered over $250 million for employees since 2003 and handles everything from breaching contracts and data breach cases to FMLA/ADA accommodations and ethics investigations. Our St. Louis-based team—including veteran attorneys Kevin Dolley, Jeff Hackney, and S. Cody Reinberg—brings aggressive, no‑fee‑unless‑we‑win advocacy combined with personalized client guidance. If recent case trends in St. Louis resonate with your own experience, reach out to our St. Louis office today to see how we can help protect your workplace rights and pursue justice on your behalf.
