Missouri Repeals Paid Sick Leave Mandate — But Minimum Wage Still Rises to $15/hr in 2026
Missouri's legislature repealed the paid sick leave provisions of Proposition A before they took effect. The minimum wage component survived — $15/hr effective January 1, 2026. Future inflation adjustments to the minimum wage were also eliminated.
- Paid sick leave mandate repealed August 28, 2025 — never took effect. Voluntary PSL remains permitted.
- Minimum wage rises to $15.00/hr effective January 1, 2026 — the minimum wage portion of Prop A survived.
- Future annual inflation adjustments eliminated — $15/hr is now a fixed floor unless legislature acts again.
- Tipped minimum wage also adjusts — verify tipped employee rates and tip credit calculations.
- No mandatory PSL accrual system needed — employers who built one can stand it down for compliance purposes.
Missouri Proposition A
This article covers important State & Local payroll compliance developments that took effect or were announced for the 2026 tax year. Review the full analysis below and complete the action checklist before your next payroll run.
Paid Sick Leave: Repealed Aug 28, 2025
Review the source article for complete details on paid sick leave: repealed aug 28, 2025 — key points are highlighted in the Key Takeaways above and the Action Checklist below.
Minimum Wage: $15/hr from Jan 1, 2026
Review the source article for complete details on minimum wage: $15/hr from jan 1, 2026 — key points are highlighted in the Key Takeaways above and the Action Checklist below.
Tipped Employee Rates
Review the source article for complete details on tipped employee rates — key points are highlighted in the Key Takeaways above and the Action Checklist below.
Action Checklist
- Automatic federal tax table updates
- Multi-state withholding engine
- ADP, Paychex & Dynamics 365 sync
- Built-in compliance audit trail
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