Employment Lawyers in Missouri

Employment laws in Missouri are created on both the federal and state levels and these laws govern hiring practices, safety requirements and employee benefits for workers. Employers are prohibited from asking questions about sexual orientation, marriage status religious views, arrest records or age unless pertaining to a minor. Employers are required to provide a safe and hazard free work environment. Missouri has workers' compensation laws in place to protect and provide benefits for injured workers and their families. These benefits cover medical expenses and some degree of lost wages.