Missouri Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: What Is The Taxable Wage Base?
  A: The taxable wage base or taxable wage limit is the amount of wages per employee that an employer must pay taxes on in a calendar year. For the year beginning January … More
• Q: Where Can I Get More Information On Reporting Wages By Magnetic Media?
  A: The magnetic media reporting specifications can be found at www.dolir.state.mo.us/es/ui­tax/m368.htm. More
• Q: What Can I Do If I Am Denied Unemployment Benefits?
  A: You, or any of your former employers who are affected by a determination can appeal from the denial or the award of benefits. The appeal will be forwarded to the … More
• Q: How Should I Prepare For The Hearing?
  A: Start immediately to gather any papers that relate to the issue such as correspondence from your employer, union contracts, warning notices or medical statements. … More
• Q: What Will Happen After The Hearing?
  A: A written decision will be mailed to you, your attorney or agent, and the employer (if an interested party). The decision will explain your right of appeal if you are … More
• Q: Will The Labor And Industrial Relations Commission Hold Another Hearing?
  A: The Labor and Industrial Relations Commission does not generally hold another hearing. Instead, it makes its decision based on a review of the entire record created … More
• Q: What Is Prevailing Wage?
  A: Prevailing wage is the minimum wage amount that workers on Missouri public works construction projects must be paid. It is required by law and determined by actual … More
• Q: What Is The On-Site Workplace Safety And Health Consultation Program?
  A: The On­Site Workplace Safety program strives to reduce work­related injuries, illnesses and fatalities by educating and training employers and employees on … More
• Q: What Is The Mine Safety Program?
  A: The Mine and Cave Safety and Health Section trains miners in the practice of implementing safe and healthy working habits in the workplace. This training is federally … More
• Q: I Am A Contractor. Do I Need Training?
  A: If you meet any of the following criteria you must have Miner Safety and Health Training. You are engaged in the mining process You are exposed to mining hazards at … More
• Q: What Types Of Mining Operations Does The State Of Missouri Inspect?
  A: Coal, clay, shale, iron, lead, zinc, copper, silica sand and granite mining operations. More

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