How Do I File An Initial Claim For Benefits?

Other Missouri Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: What Is The Minimum Age For Employment?
  A: Minors under the age of 14 are allowed to work only in limited areas such as the entertainment industry. An entertainment permit is required to do so. A minor who is … More
• Q: Are There Restrictions On The Hours A Minor Can Work?
  A: Minors under the age of 16 may be employed: Between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. during the school year Between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. from June 1 through Labor Day No more than … More
• Q: Are Certain Occupations Prohibited For Minors?
  A: Prohibited occupations generally involve dangerous equipment (cookers, slicers), dangerous materials (such as toxic chemicals), or dangerous duties (driving, … More
• Q: What If Missouri And Federal Child Labor Law Do Not Agree?
  A: The federal law (Fair Labor Standards Act) applies when a company does over $500,000 in annual business, or their employees engage in interstate commerce. When both … More
• Q: Does My Employer Have To Provide Rest Or Meal Breaks?
  A: Rest breaks are not required by state law; however these issues might be addressed by company policy, or could be covered by union contract. More
• Q: Are Benefits Such As Vacation, Sick Leave And Health Insurance Required?
  A: Missouri has no law requiring paid vacations for private sector employment nor does it have a law that requires employers to offer any type of fringe benefit, such as … More
• Q: Can My Employer Fire Me Without Reason Or Notice?
  A: Missouri is an employment "at will" state. An employer can fire an employee for any reason as long as that reason is not illegal. More
• Q: Can An Employer Require Their Employees To Work More Than Eight Hours A Day Or More Than 40 Hours Per Week?
  A: There are no Missouri laws which restrict the number of hours an employer can require an employee to work. If the employee refuses to work the requested hours, the … More
• Q: What is the minimum wage in Missouri?
  A: The minimum wage is currently $7.05 per hour. The Missouri Minimum Wage and Overtime Law is not enforced by the state. Persons wishing to collect wages owed must file … More
• Q: How Are My Benefits Figured?
  A: During your claim benefit year, you are entitled to a weekly benefit amount for weeks you are totally or partially unemployed providing that you meet all requirements … More