Missouri §285.055 preempts Kansas City from requiring private employers to provide paid sick leave, vacation, or other paid time off benefits beyond what state and federal law mandate.
Missouri's labor preemption statute §285.055 bars cities from mandating employee benefits including paid leave, paid sick days, or scheduling protections on private employers. Kansas City voters approved Proposition A in November 2024 establishing statewide paid sick leave, which took effect May 2025, providing one hour of leave per 30 hours worked. The Missouri legislature passed legislation in 2025 to repeal the paid leave mandate effective August 2025. Kansas City cannot fill the gap with a local ordinance because of §285.055. City employees and contractors retain paid leave under collective bargaining agreements and city personnel rules, which are not preempted.
No local enforcement applies; state law violations during the brief Prop A window were enforced by Missouri Department of Labor wage and hour division.
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