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July 26, 2021
A new statute requires Missouri employers with at least 20 employees to provide unpaid leave to workers when they, or a family member, are victims of domestic violence. The mandate takes effect Aug. 28, 2021.
Amount of Leave
Employers with 20-49 employees must allow one workweek of unpaid leave per 12-month period. Employers with at least 50 employees must provide two workweeks of leave every 12 months. Leave may be intermittent or on a reduced schedule.
Reasons for Leave
In general, leave may be taken for the following reasons when the employee or their family member is a victim of domestic or sexual violence:
- To seek medical attention for physical or psychological injuries;
- To obtain services from a victim services organization;
- To obtain psychological or other counseling;
- To participate in safety planning, relocate or take other actions to increase safety or economic security; or
- To seek legal assistance or remedies, including preparing for or participating in civil or criminal proceedings.