Labor Department

The Missouri Division of Labor Standards, located in Jefferson City, MO, is responsible for enforcing labor laws and ensuring safe working conditions in the state. They consist of three sections: Wage and Hour, On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program, and Mine and Cave Safety. The division offers consultation services to employers, enforces child labor and minimum wage laws, and inspects mine and cave sites for safety compliance. Under the leadership of Director Todd Smith, the Division of Labor Standards works to protect the rights of workers by providing information on wages, hours, and dismissal rights. They also offer training opportunities for mine and cave workers, report safety hazards, and address concerns related to youth employment and worker misclassification. With a focus on promoting fair and safe working environments, the division plays a crucial role in ensuring labor standards are upheld in Missouri.Generated from the website

Mine Safety & Training Inspection is a government agency based in Jefferson City, MO, dedicated to ensuring workplace safety and preventing accidents in the mining industry. They provide public programs and services, including eligibility for unemployment benefits, minimum wage regulations, and youth employment guidelines, while also addressing discrimination issues and offering training presentations to promote workers' safety.Generated from the website

The Division of Workers' Compensation specializes in providing income benefits to employees who get injured at the workplace. The division has resolved more than 3,700 cases. It operates adjudication, insurance, and fraud and noncompliance units. It has a dispute management unit that provides legal information and referral assistance services. The Division of Workers' Compensation resolves disputes between employers and injured employees. The division also offers vocational rehabilitation options. It offers a medical fee dispute program that provides health care benefits to claimants. In addition, it organizes several events that include workshops, seminars and conferences. The division is a part of the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, which also operates commission on human rights and employment security and labor standards divisions. The Division of Workers' Compensation is headquartered in Jefferson City, Mo.