Prevailing Wage
- What is the "Public Works Contracting Minimum Wage"?
- How is the Public Works Contracting Minimum Wage (PWCMW) calculated?
- When DOLIR computes both the hourly wage rate for each occupational title in each county and the ”public works contracting minimum wage” (PWCMW) in each county, are fringe benefits added to the basic hourly rate?
- Should overtime be defined as work over 40 hours in a 7-day time period?
- How long can an entry-level or on-the-job trainee be paid the 50% journeyman rate? What is the criteria to track the hours of progression for when these trainees should be paid the full journeyman rate?
- How does the new law impact the ratio of journeymen to "apprentice" and "entry-level" workers and their rate of pay?
Wages, Hours & Dismissal Rights
- Should overtime be defined as work over 40 hours in a 7-day time period?
- When does overtime come into effect?
- What is the minimum wage?
- Are breaks or lunch periods required?
- Are benefits such as vacation, sick leave, and health insurance required?
- If an employee is terminated when are his or her final wages due?
Minimum Wage
- What is the minimum wage rate in Missouri?
- Can an employer pay an individual under 20 years of age less than the applicable minimum wage rate?
- What amount must an employer pay a tipped employee?
- What amount must an employer pay a tipped employee for hours worked over 40 in a workweek?
- Is there any exemption for the small business employer so I will not have to pay the Minimum Wage?
- Where can I get additional information regarding the law changes?