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Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Secures Federal Grant
to Promote Safety in Missouri’s Mine Industry
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The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ Division of Labor Standards – Mine and Cave Safety Section was awarded a supplemental federal grant of $15,000. |
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Federal Minimum Wage Increases to $6.55 per Hour
Missouri’s Minimum Wage Remains at $6.65 per Hour;
Projected to Increase to $7.05 in January
2008 Legislative Accomplishments
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— Unemployment Insurance
— Missouri's Minimum Wage Law
— Second Injury Fund
— Appropriations |
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Prevailing Wage Rates Set for
Missouri State Highways and Transportation Construction Projects
General Wage Order #52 Now in Effect
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The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ Division of Labor Standards has established prevailing wage rates for use on all Missouri State Highways and Transportation construction projects. |
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Remaining Unemployment Insurance Claimants Converted to Debit Cards
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The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations began a pilot program on July 9, 2008, offering Missourians eligible to receive unemployment insurance payments the benefit of having funds deposited to a debit card. |
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The Division of Employment Security Offers Tips on Classifying Workers Correctly
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The determination of whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor is important for several reasons for Missouri unemployment tax purposes. |
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Helping Unemployed Individuals Get Back to Work
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The Division of Employment Security (DES) provides payment of unemployment insurance (UI) benefits to workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own. |
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Missouri Commission on Human Rights Director Delivers Keynote Address
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Alisa Warren, Executive Director of the Missouri Commission on Human Rights (MCHR) was the keynote speaker during the Central Chapter of the Missouri Association for Social Welfare’s Annual Dinner and Meeting in August. |
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Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Warns Against Bogus Internet Sites
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The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations is warning Missourians of an unofficial Internet site urging Missourians to file unemployment insurance (UI) claims and other services the Department of Labor provides for free. |
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Are You Out of Work Due to a Natural Disaster?
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is paid to individuals whose ability to work and earn their regular income is affected by federally declared disasters. |
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Legislation Signed Permitting Extended Unemployment Benefits
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The Federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation 2008 (EUC08) extension was signed and went into effect on July 6, 2008. |
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Have you Lost Your Job Due to Foreign Trade?
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The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program was established to assist workers who lose their jobs due to foreign trade. |
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“Find the Hazards”
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In the workplace, injuries can and do occur. Unfortunately, some workplace hazards lead to death. |
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> Press Release |
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