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Missouri Legislature Passes Bill Repealing State Paid Sick Time Law

Following a successful ballot initiative in November 2024 known as Proposition A, the Missouri Earned Paid Sick Time Law went into effect as scheduled on May 1, 2025. However, the law has come under fire on multiple fronts in recent weeks, and suffered what looks like a decisive blow

Increased Workplace Protections for Volunteer Emergency Service Providers in Montana

Only certain volunteer emergency service providers and members are subject to HB 128.

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Empowering Caregivers: A Business Case for Reassessing Workplace Support

The dual role of caregiver and employee can lead to problems at work as stresses of work and home life overlap. Common issues include mental health strain and productivity problems such as absenteeism and presenteeism. Get tips and recommendations.

Missouri Supreme Court Maintains State Paid Sick Time Law; May 1, 2025 Effective Date Remains – For Now

After weeks of anticipation and brewing legal challenges to the impending Missouri Earned Paid Sick Time Law, employers received some clarity from the Missouri Supreme Court. However, uncertainty surrounding the law remains in the form of pending legislation from the state legislature.

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Empathy Meets Evidence: Advocating for Caregiving Benefits at Work

Data shows that caregiving benefits can improve retention, bolster recruitment, and enhance productivity in the workplace. Read this member story for examples as well as data.

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Increased Workplace Protections for Veterans: Dole Act Amends USERRA

The Dole Act modifies USERRA’s anti-retaliation provisions, potential remedies, and more.

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EEOC Is Permanently Enjoined From Enforcing Portions of PWFA Final Regulations and EEOC’s Title VII Guidance On Harassment in the Workplace Against Catholic Employer Organization

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2025 Mental Health and Well-Being Issue

As more employers realize the powerful influence work has on employee health and well-being, what steps can they take to ensure a safe, healthy environment? This issue of @Work magazine highlights practical examples of how benefit plans and policies can help protect brain and body health and encourage recovery, examples

DMEC News: April-May 2025

The DMEC team hit the ground running this year with a new cadence for member communication, a new season of the DMEC podcast, and more.

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Look Before You Leap

While employers are entitled to investigate and terminate employees when they have honest suspicions of FMLA-covered leave abuse, it is important to investigate before taking any action.

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