The 2021 Missouri Legislative Session is off to a strong start as Gov. Mike Parson and new House Speaker Rob Vescovo both took time on the opening day to call for protecting employers against frivolous COVID-19 litigation. As the session began, Gov. Parson hosted a press briefing regarding the state’s COVID-19 response. When a reporter […]
Read More »As lawmakers prepare to return to Jefferson City for the 2021 Legislative Session, the Missouri Chamber is releasing its Legislative Agenda to help guide our state’s economic recovery amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Missouri Chamber prepared this agenda with polling and input from more than 500 CEOs and top business leaders from across the state. […]
Read More »This document shall not be construed as legal advice. For answers specific to your situation, you should consult an attorney. This document provides general guidance regarding considerations employers can be making. As COVID-19 vaccines are distributed across Missouri, employers need to prepare for how they will handle vaccinations among their staff members. Missouri’s vaccination plan […]
Read More »Gov. Mike Parson has signed House Bill 14, providing access to additional federal funds for Missouri, including Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act dollars. “COVID-19 has had an overwhelming impact on our state, but we are already making great progress. This additional funding will be critical as we continue to respond, recover, and […]
Read More »Missouri’s first COVID-19 vaccinations are expected to happen this week as the federal government has given the green light to a vaccine developed by Pfizer. The FDA is allowing the vaccinations to begin under an emergency authorization. “Pfizer’s purpose is breakthroughs that change patients’ lives, and in our 171-year history there has never been a […]
Read More »The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to recommend a 14-day quarantine period for exposed “close contacts” of someone who has COVID-19. However, the agency announced two “acceptable alternative” approaches for close contacts on Dec. 2, based on extensive research and modeling. Without a test, quarantine may end 10 days after exposure if […]
Read More »Lawmakers have begun discussions toward shielding employers from opportunistic COVID-19 lawsuits — all while it is now clear that Missouri will have to wait until January for progress on this critical issue. A Missouri Senate committee jump-started discussions on Dec. 1 by holding a hearing on the need to shield businesses, schools and health facilities […]
Read More »A new report has found that drivers lose $8 billion yearly on Missouri’s roadways due to rough roads, congestion and lack of some safety features. In some areas, the cost is as high as $1,917 per driver. Increased investment is needed to improve transportation system conditions and safety, relieve congestion-related travel delays, and support long-term […]
Read More »The State of Missouri has issued a Public Health Warning regarding COVID-19, which includes an advisory for businesses. The warning states that Missouri officials continue to take a balanced approach, but if Missourians do not slow the spread of the virus, we risk having our health care systems overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients. “We do not need […]
Read More »Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is calling on lawmakers to take urgent action to address the problem of COVID-19 lawsuits. The governor has ordered a special legislative session as the wave of COVID-19 lawsuits continues to build. Since March, more than 1,000 COVID-19 lawsuits have been filed against employers across the nation. In response, many states […]
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