The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations has released an updated 2012 Minimum Wage Poster. Every employer subject to the Missouri minimum wage provisions must keep the Minimum Wage labor law notice posted in conspicuous and accessible places in the workplace where employees can easily view it. Although the minimum wage rate is unchanged, there are important updates made to the poster.
The hourly rate of $7.25 is in effect for 2012, but clarification of how the rate is adjusted is reflected on the updated poster. Specifically, the MO minimum wage rate may increase on January 1, 2013 if the cost of living as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rises. The minimum wage rate will not decrease on January 1, 2013 because the minimum wage rate as adjusted under Missouri law cannot be lower than the federal minimum wage (currently $7.25 per hour). It is important to note that text under the “Complaints” section of the Minimum Wage notice has been deleted. The text addressed which complaints the MO Division of Labor Standards would act on and why. Persons who wish to contact the MO Division of Labor Standards can visit their new website address at www.labor.mo.gov/DLS/minimumwage for information on topics such as minimum wage and youth employment, addressing illness/health issues in the workplace, unemployment benefits information, safety and health and workers’ compensation rules and regulations, and much more. Compliance Poster Company has updated its Missouri All-On-One posters with the 2012 MO Minimum Wage notice. Customers that have current All-On-One posters may wish to update with our exclusive Peel N Post™ overlays, #’s 90021/90022.
Missouri employers may find valuable resources through the Missouri Division of Workforce Development. Business Representatives can assist with recruiting, screening and hiring potential employees, writing effective job listings and employment pre-screening assessments, and much more. Visit http://labor.mo.gov/ for more information.