/news-rss?filter=labor MO.gov News Feed: Department of Labor & Industrial Relations Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:18:36 +0000 en-us https://labor.mo.gov/news/press-releases/tax-form-1099-g-available-online-individuals-who-received-unemployment-3 36246 at https://labor.mo.gov Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:25:20 +0000 Tax Form 1099-G Available Online for Individuals Who Received Unemployment Benefits from Missouri in 2025 nomland Tue, 01/20/2026 - 09:25 January 20, 2026 JEFFERSON CITY, MO - Individuals who received unemployment benefits from the State of Missouri in calendar year 2025 can now view, print and download their 1099-G tax form online at uinteract.labor.mo.gov.Form 1099-G details all unemployment insurance benefits an individual received during the calendar year as well as information about taxes withheld from their benefits. It is important to note that both state and federal unemployment insurance benefit payments are taxable and the total will be included on Form 1099-G. This information must be reported each year for tax purposes. Form 1099-G is also available for calendar years 2020-2024.From the UInteract home screen, an individual can select the “View and Print 1099" tab and then select the year to view and print that year’s 1099-G tax form. The Missouri Division of Employment Security will mail FORM 1099-G no later than January 31, 2026.To access UInteract and retrieve the 1099-G online, users will need an account user id and password. If one has not been created, a new account can be created online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at uinteract.labor.mo.gov.If an individual has elected to go paperless, a 1099-G WILL NOT be mailed. Updates to individuals’ mailing addresses can also be made online at uinteract.labor.mo.gov. For more information, read the frequently asked questions on the 1099-G tax form.### Communications Staff Department of Labor and Industrial Relations573-751-4091communications2@labor.mo.gov https://labor.mo.gov/news/press-releases/unemployment-benefits-available-victims-march-30-april-8-severe-storms-straight 36026 at https://labor.mo.gov Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:39:17 +0000 Unemployment Benefits Available to Victims of March 30-April 8 Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding nomland Mon, 11/24/2025 - 16:39 November 25, 2025 Presidential Disaster Declaration Makes Individual Assistance Available to Designated Counties in Southern, Southeastern Missouri Jefferson City, MO – Missourians in affected counties whose employment was lost or interrupted due to severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, or flooding that occurred from March 30 to April 8, 2025, may apply for up to 55 weeks of Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).Effective October 22, 2025, previous major disaster declaration FEMA-4872-DR has been amended to include individual assistance which also provides for DUA.DUA provides unemployment benefits and re-employment assistance services to survivors affected by a disaster. This assistance is only available to those survivors who are not eligible for regular state unemployment insurance.“A stable income is a fundamental part of disaster recovery,” Department Director Anna Hui said. “These benefits are essential to providing affected Missourians with the financial stability they need to meet their families' needs and participate fully in the long-term work of community recovery.”The Missouri Department of Labor’s Division of Employment Security will be accepting applications for DUA through January 26, 2026, from affected individuals in Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Cooper, Dunklin, Howell, Iron, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Ozark, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, Vernon, Wayne, and Washington counties. Eligibility for DUA will be determined on a week-to-week basis and an individual can only receive benefits for as long as his or her unemployment continues as a result of the disaster.To be eligible for DUA benefits under Presidential Disaster Declaration FEMA-4872-DR, individuals:Must be an unemployed or self-employed worker whose unemployment was a direct result of the major disaster declared by the President; andMust be a U.S. national or a qualified alien; andMust not qualify for regular unemployment insurance benefits from any state; andMust have worked or been self-employed in, or must have been scheduled to begin work or self-employment in, one of the counties listed above; andMust establish that the work or self-employment they can no longer perform was their primary source of income.Also eligible to apply for DUA are individuals who:Can no longer work or perform services because of physical damage or destruction to the place of employment as a direct result of the disaster; orCannot perform work or self-employment because of an injury that was a direct result of the disaster; orBecame the breadwinner or major support of a household because of the death of the head of the household as a direct result of the disaster; orCannot work or perform self-employment due to closure of a facility by the federal government as a direct result of the disaster.Applicants are required to provide proof that they were employed or self-employed at the time the disaster occurred, or were scheduled to begin work or self-employment when the disaster occurred. This proof of employment must be filed with the initial claim or within 21 days of filing their DUA claim. To file a claim, individuals will need their Social Security Number and the name and address of their last employer or prospective employer. A copy of the individual’s most recent federal income tax forms or check stubs may also be required. Self-employed individuals should also provide Schedules SE and Schedule C or Schedule F.To file a DUA claim online 24/7 visit uinteract.labor.mo.gov. For assistance with filing a claim, call a Regional Claims Center Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at (800) 320-2519. Missourians impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, or flooding that occurred from March 30 to April 8, 2025, in all declared counties can register for additional assistance by calling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at (800) 621-3362, TTY (800) 462-7585, or register with FEMA online at DisasterAssistance.gov.To find additional resources across the state, visit the Missouri Recovery Portal at recovery.mo.gov. Communications Staff Department of Labor and Industrial Relations573-751-4091communications2@labor.mo.gov https://labor.mo.gov/news/press-releases/minimum-wage-increases-1500-hour-2026 35986 at https://labor.mo.gov Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:26:04 +0000 Minimum Wage Increases to $15.00 per Hour for 2026 nomland Fri, 10/31/2025 - 09:26 November 3, 2025 Jefferson City, MO – A minimum wage of $15.00 per hour takes effect on January 1, 2026.On July 10, 2025, Governor Kehoe signed into law HB 567 (2025), modifying provisions to the Missouri minimum wage law.Visit the department's Minimum Wage page to learn more or download summary posters, which are available in English and Spanish.Pursuant to provisions in HB 567 (2025), the minimum wage will no longer be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index. Moreover, public employers previously exempted are now subject to the Missouri minimum wage law. Communications Staff Department of Labor and Industrial Relations573-751-4091communications2@labor.mo.gov https://labor.mo.gov/news/press-releases/st-louis-cold-drawn-hosts-labor-day-sharp-event-celebrating-five-years 35796 at https://labor.mo.gov Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:14:23 +0000 St. Louis Cold Drawn Hosts Labor Day SHARP Event, Celebrating Five Years of Exemplary Workplace Safety and a Future Built with American Steel nomland Wed, 08/27/2025 - 09:14 August 27, 2025 Jefferson City, MO – In celebration of Labor Day, Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Director Anna Hui visited St. Louis Cold Drawn, a leading St. Louis manufacturer, to commemorate five years since the company's designation as a Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) participant, a recognition achieved during the challenging circumstances of 2020. St. Louis Cold Drawn produces cold-finished steel bars for many automotive and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).The SHARP program, administered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and partnered with the department’s Division of Labor Standards’ On-site Safety and Health Consultation Program, recognizes small business employers who operate an exemplary safety and health management system. SHARP status is a testament to St. Louis Cold Drawn's unwavering commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace for its employees. This dedication to American workers is an important part of our nation’s story as we approach the 250th anniversary of its founding in 2026. The backbone of our country, from its soaring skyscrapers to its critical infrastructure, is built with American steel and the hard work of American hands.“It’s great to celebrate Labor Day with a company like St. Louis Cold Drawn that has made a real commitment to workplace safety for more than five years now,” Director Hui said. “Having achieved this recognition during the COVID pandemic is a true testament to the seriousness with which they take workplace safety.”“We are incredibly proud and honored to have spent the past five years as a SHARP status employer,” said Hossameldin Gamil, St. Louis Cold Drawn’s safety coordinator. “This has been a tremendous achievement for us and has helped us further our commitment to the health and safety of each one our teammates. While we are excited to celebrate this milestone, we are also mindful that our safety journey is not finished and that a true culture of safety is built on the humble recognition of our need for continual improvement. We look forward to another year of participation in SHARP and hope to celebrate many more milestones!”The On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program can help make your workplace safer and avoid OSHA penalties. Our safety and health consultants provide an OSHA-type “mock” inspection at the workplace at no cost to you and without assessing any fines or penalties. The employer sets the scope of the visit, so the consultation may be limited to a specific work area, work phase, or can include the entire workplace.To take the first step in improving workplace safety, sign up online or call 573-522-SAFE (7233). Communications Staff Department of Labor and Industrial Relations573-751-4091communications2@labor.mo.gov https://labor.mo.gov/news/press-releases/sentio-biosciences-earns-prestigious-sharp-award-excellence-workplace-safety 35676 at https://labor.mo.gov Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:30:56 +0000 Sentio BioSciences Earns Prestigious SHARP Award for Excellence in Workplace Safety nomland Thu, 07/03/2025 - 09:30 July 25, 2025 Jefferson City, MO – The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced that Sentio BioSciences has earned the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) award, which recognizes small businesses with exemplary safety and health management systems.The company, a vertically integrated pharmaceutical manufacturer for new and generic drugs, was honored for its achievement during a ceremony on June 9 at its Maryland Heights facility. To honor the achievement, representatives from the Missouri Department of Labor presented Sentio BioScience with a SHARP flag and a certificate of recognition issued by Governor Mike Kehoe.The department produced a video highlighting the company's SHARP recognition. “The Sentio Team is honored to receive the SHARP award, a testament to our unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and on-time delivery—three key pillars of our company culture,” said Flavia D’Souza, Sentio BioSciences Co-Founder and Head of Quality. “At Sentio, safety is the responsibility of every employee. We extend our sincere appreciation to the Missouri On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program, who have served as our independent safety auditors for the past ten years, a partnership we will continue to uphold. We strongly encourage small businesses to take advantage of Missouri’s free On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program. The program provides Sentio independent safety and health evaluation, continuous improvement, and increases our team’s confidence that Sentio is highly invested in our employees’ safety.”In addition to the SHARP recognition on June 9, Sentio BioSciences also announced plans for an expansion that includes an investment of more than $10.6 million and the creation of 58 new jobs.“This achievement demonstrates how growth and safety go hand-in-hand,” said Anna Hui, Director of the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. “With over 10 years of collaboration with our department on safety initiatives, Sentio BioSciences has shown that the well-being of their workers is a top priority. We are proud to recognize the company’s accomplishments and to highlight their commitment to workplace safety.”To qualify for SHARP, Sentio BioSciences’ facility underwent a comprehensive review by the Missouri Department of Labor’s On-site Safety and Health Consultation Program. This evaluation included a workplace hazard assessment, a review of the company’s safety and health program, and a demonstration of worker involvement in safety initiatives. By meeting these rigorous standards, Sentio BioSciences has shown a commitment to fostering a safe and healthy work environment.The department offers On-Site Safety and Health Consultations to businesses at no cost. Businesses that participate in the consultation program may be eligible to become a SHARP member. SHARP members have lower workers’ compensation insurance premiums and are exempt from Occupational Safety and Health Administration programmed inspections for one to three years.More information about the SHARP and On-Site Consultation programs can be found on the Missouri Department of Labor’s website.### Communications Staff Department of Labor and Industrial Relations573-751-4091communications2@labor.mo.gov https://labor.mo.gov/news/press-releases/unemployment-benefits-available-victims-may-16-severe-storms-straight-line 35611 at https://labor.mo.gov Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:40:41 +0000 Unemployment Benefits Available to Victims of May 16 Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding nomland Wed, 06/11/2025 - 15:40 June 12, 2025 Jefferson City, MO – On June 9, 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe’s request for a major disaster declaration was granted by President Donald J. Trump, allowing Missourians whose employment was lost or interrupted due to severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred on May 16, 2025, in Scott and St. Louis Counties and the City of St. Louis to apply for up to 30 weeks of Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).DUA provides unemployment benefits and re-employment assistance services to survivors affected by a disaster. This assistance is only available to those survivors who are not eligible for regular state unemployment insurance.“A critical part of recovering from disasters such as these is the ability to continue to provide for our families and take care of their needs,” says Department Director Anna Hui. “That’s why disaster unemployment assistance benefits are so important as our families and communities recover.”The Missouri Department of Labor’s Division of Employment Security will be accepting applications for DUA through August 8, 2025, from affected individuals in Scott and St. Louis Counties and the City of St. Louis. Eligibility for DUA will be determined on a week-to-week basis and an individual can only receive benefits for as long as his or her unemployment continues as a result of the disaster.To be eligible for DUA benefits under Presidential Disaster Declaration FEMA-4877-DR, individuals:Must be an unemployed or self-employed worker whose unemployment was caused as a direct result of the major disaster declared by the President andMust be a U.S. national or a qualified alien; andMust not qualify for regular unemployment insurance benefits from any state; andMust have worked or been self-employed in, or were scheduled to begin work or self-employment in one of the counties listed above; andMust establish that the work or self-employment they can no longer perform was their primary source of income.Also eligible to apply for DUA are individuals who:Can no longer work or perform services because of physical damage or destruction to the place of employment as a direct result of the disaster; orCannot perform work or self-employment because of an injury caused as a direct result of the disaster; orBecame the breadwinner or major support of a household because of the death of the head of the household as a direct result of the disaster; orCannot work or perform self-employment due to closure of a facility by the federal government.Applicants are required to provide proof that they were employed or self-employed at the time the disaster occurred or were scheduled to begin work when the disaster occurred. This proof of employment must be filed with the initial claim or within 21 days of filing their DUA claim. To claim, individuals will need their Social Security Number and the name and address of their last employer or prospective employer. A copy of the most recent federal income tax forms or check stubs may also be required (self-employed individuals should also provide Schedules SE and Schedule C or Schedule F).To file a DUA claim online 24/7 visit uinteract.labor.mo.gov/benefits. For assistance with filing a claim, call the Regional Claims Center Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at (888) 369-1090. Missourians impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes in all declared areas can register for additional assistance by calling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at (800) 621-3362, TTY (800) 462-7585, or register with FEMA online at DisasterAssistance.gov.To find additional resources across the state, visit the Missouri Recovery Portal at recovery.mo.gov. Communications Staff Department of Labor and Industrial Relations573-751-4091communications2@labor.mo.gov https://labor.mo.gov/news/press-releases/unemployment-benefits-available-victims-march-14-15-severe-storms-straight-line 35541 at https://labor.mo.gov Wed, 28 May 2025 08:29:03 +0000 Unemployment Benefits Available to Victims of March 14-15 Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Wildfires nomland Wed, 05/28/2025 - 08:29 May 28, 2025 Presidential Disaster Declaration Makes Individual Assistance Available To Designated Counties In Missouri  Jefferson City, MO – On May 21, 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe’s request for a major disaster declaration was granted by President Donald J. Trump, allowing Missourians in Bollinger, Butler, Camden, Carter, Franklin, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Oregon, Ozark, Perry, Phelps, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Louis, Wayne, Webster, and Wright counties whose employment was lost or interrupted due to severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and wildfires that occurred from March 14 to March 15, 2025, to apply for up to 36 weeks of Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).DUA provides unemployment benefits and re-employment assistance services to survivors affected by a disaster. This assistance is only available to those survivors who are not eligible for regular state unemployment insurance.“A critical part of recovering from disasters such as these is the ability to continue to provide for our families and take care of their needs,” says Department Director Anna Hui. “That’s why disaster unemployment assistance benefits are so important as our families and communities recover.”The Missouri Department of Labor’s Division of Employment Security will be accepting applications for DUA through July 21, 2025, from affected individuals in Bollinger, Butler, Camden, Carter, Franklin, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Oregon, Ozark, Perry, Phelps, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Louis, Wayne, Webster, and Wright counties. Eligibility for DUA will be determined on a week-to-week basis and an individual can only receive benefits for as long as his or her unemployment continues as a result of the disaster.To be eligible for DUA benefits under Presidential Disaster Declaration FEMA-4867-DR, individuals:Must be an unemployed or self-employed worker whose unemployment was caused as a direct result of the major disaster declared by the President; andMust be a U.S. national or a qualified alien; andMust not qualify for regular unemployment insurance benefits from any state; andMust have worked or were self-employed in, or were scheduled to begin work or self-employment in one of the counties listed above; andMust establish that the work or self-employment they can no longer perform was their primary source of income.Also eligible to apply for DUA are individuals who:Can no longer work or perform services because of physical damage or destruction to the place of employment as a direct result of the disaster; orCannot perform work or self-employment because of an injury caused as a direct result of the disaster; orBecame the breadwinner or major support of a household because of the death of the head of the household; orCannot work or perform self-employment due to closure of a facility by the federal government.Applicants are required to provide proof that they were employed or self-employed at the time the disaster occurred or were scheduled to begin work when the disaster occurred. This proof of employment must be filed with the initial claim or within 21 days of filing their DUA claim. To claim, individuals will need their Social Security Number and the name and address of their last employer or prospective employer.  A copy of the most recent federal income tax forms or check stubs may also be required (self-employed individuals should also provide Schedules SE and Schedule C or Schedule F).To file a DUA claim online 24/7 visit uinteract.labor.mo.gov/benefits. For assistance with filing a claim, call the Regional Claims Center Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 888-369-1090. Missourians impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and wildfires in all declared counties can register for additional assistance by calling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at (800) 621-3362, TTY (800) 462-7585, or register with FEMA online at DisasterAssistance.gov.To find additional resources across the state, visit the Missouri Recovery Portal at recovery.mo.gov. Communications Staff Department of Labor and Industrial Relations573-751-4091communications2@labor.mo.gov https://labor.mo.gov/news/press-releases/general-wage-order-no-69 35521 at https://labor.mo.gov Fri, 16 May 2025 10:04:30 +0000 GENERAL WAGE ORDER NO. 69 Jacob Worley Fri, 05/16/2025 - 10:04 May 16, 2025 GENERAL WAGE ORDER NO. 69 has been filed with the Secretary of State and is available for review. General Wage Order No. 68 remains in effect until General Wage Order No. 69 becomes final. Communications Staff Department of Labor and Industrial Relations573-751-4091communications2@labor.mo.gov https://labor.mo.gov/news/press-releases/prevailing-wage-objection-period-ends-april-9-2025 35356 at https://labor.mo.gov Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:03:55 +0000 Prevailing Wage Objection Period Ends April 9, 2025 nomland Mon, 03/10/2025 - 14:03 March 10, 2025 Jefferson City – April 9, 2025, is the deadline for objecting to the Division of Labor Standards’ prevailing wage rates. Each year, Missouri's prevailing wage rates are determined based on information provided through Contractor's Wage Surveys. The deadline for submitting surveys is Jan. 31 and the rates are filed with the Missouri Secretary of State's Office by March 10. Missouri's Prevailing Wage Law establishes a minimum wage rate that must be paid to workers on Missouri public works construction projects valued at more than $75,000, such as bridges, roads, and government buildings. The prevailing wage rate differs by county and for different types of work.State law requires that all workers working on public works projects be paid the proper prevailing wage rate. Prevailing wage rates are determined by actual hours worked, for a particular occupational title (classification/trade) in each individual county throughout the state.The rates must be incorporated into contract specifications for all public works jobs. This is the minimum wage rate required for the project but employers are free to pay a higher rate of pay.Every year, the Division of Labor Standards will release a final Annual Wage Order by July 1. The Annual Wage Order lists the prevailing wage rates in each county for the applicable occupational categories for the next year. The rate is calculated based on information received from Contractor's Wage Surveys, in which contractors voluntarily provide information about their projects that allows the division to calculate the prevailing wage. If the necessary 1,000 hours for each occupational title are not submitted, the department uses wage calculations supplied by the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC) within the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development.Preliminary wage rates for individual counties can be viewed on the department website at https://laborwebapps.mo.gov/dls/prevailingwage. Communications Staff Department of Labor and Industrial Relations573-751-4091communications2@labor.mo.gov https://labor.mo.gov/news/press-releases/tax-form-1099-g-available-online-individuals-who-received-unemployment-2 34501 at https://labor.mo.gov Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:51:35 +0000 Tax Form 1099-G Available Online for Individuals Who Received Unemployment Benefits from Missouri in 2024 nomland Fri, 01/10/2025 - 10:51 January 10, 2025 Individuals who received unemployment benefits from the State of Missouri in calendar year 2024 can now view, print and download their 1099-G tax form online at uinteract.labor.mo.gov.Form 1099-G details all unemployment insurance benefits an individual received during the calendar year as well as information about taxes withheld from their benefits. It is important to note that both state and federal unemployment insurance benefit payments are taxable and the total will be included on Form 1099-G. This information must be reported each year for tax purposes. Form 1099-G is also available for calendar years 2016-2023.From the UInteract home screen, an individual can select the “View and Print 1099" tab and then select the year to view and print that year’s 1099-G tax form. The Missouri Division of Employment Security will mail FORM 1099-G no later than January 31, 2025.To access UInteract and retrieve the 1099-G online, users will need an account user id and password. If one has not been created, a new account can be created online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at uinteract.labor.mo.gov.If an individual has elected to go paperless, a 1099-G WILL NOT be mailed. Updates to individuals’ mailing addresses can also be made online at uinteract.labor.mo.gov. For more information, read the frequently asked questions on the 1099-G tax form.### Communications Staff Department of Labor and Industrial Relations573-751-4091communications2@labor.mo.gov