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unemployment insurance abuse |
The Missouri House passed legislation May 1 that would redefine "misconduct" for which an employee may be disqualified from unemployment benefits. Senate Bill 28, sponsored by Sen. Will Kraus, was passed on a 98-57 vote.  |
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Lawmakers address Second Injury Fund insolvency and secures workers' comp reform
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Employers will be facing significantly less financial and legal liability as a result of the Missouri General Assembly's work and final passage of Senate Bill 1. The Missouri House gave final approval to the hard-won compromise and the legislation is now heading to the governor's desk for his signature. | |
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Missouri Chamber weighs in on court case that could expand employer liability
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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has filed an amicus brief in support of the employer’s position in the case of Templemire
v. W&M Welding, currently before the Missouri Supreme Court. |
