Missouri onboarding checklist for employers
An onboarding checklist makes sure every new hire gets the same paperwork, notices and training. Here is what changes when the employee works in Missouri.
Missouri rules that affect this form
| Minimum wage | $15.00 per hour |
|---|---|
| Paid sick leave | No statewide mandate. The voter-approved paid sick leave law (Prop A) was repealed effective Aug 28, 2025. Verify |
| Meal breaks | No state requirement for adult employees. |
| Rest breaks | No state requirement. |
| Other rules to know | Paid sick leave: the voter-approved law (Prop A) was repealed effective Aug 28, 2025, so employers are no longer required to provide paid sick leave. Minimum wage frozen at $15.00 after 2026 - no inflation indexing under HB 567. |
What to include
- Form I-9 completed by the end of the employee's third day of work
- Federal W-4 and the state withholding form, if the state has one
- Report the new hire to the state new-hire registry
- Required state and federal workplace posters and written notices
- Paid sick leave, break and overtime rules explained in plain terms
- Handbook acknowledgment signed and filed
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Missouri onboarding checklist form?
Missouri does not publish one required onboarding checklist for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Missouri rules on this page.
What is the minimum wage in Missouri in 2026?
$15.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2026. $15.00/hour for 2026 (up from $13.75 in 2025). HB 567 (2025) eliminated the annual inflation adjustments that were to start in 2027, so no 2027 increase is scheduled. Retail/service businesses with annual gross sales under $500,000 are exempt from the state minimum wage.
Is paid sick leave required in Missouri?
No statewide mandate. The voter-approved paid sick leave law (Prop A) was repealed effective Aug 28, 2025.
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This page is general information for employers, not legal advice. Employment laws change and can vary by city and county. Confirm details with the state labor department or an employment attorney. Read our disclaimer.