Missouri Employment Attorneys
At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Missouri employment attorneys who handle MHRA discrimination, wage, retaliation, and wrongful-termination claims for workers across St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, Columbia, and Independence. Whether you're facing a healthcare termination, a manufacturing retaliation, or a non-compete dispute, we'll match you with the right attorney — at no cost.
Why Do You Need a Employment Attorney in Missouri?
The Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA, Mo. Rev. Stat. § 213.010 et seq.) prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, ancestry, age (40-70), and disability at employers with 6+ employees. Sexual orientation and gender identity are not statutorily protected at state level but covered federally under Title VII per Bostock. Charges are filed with the Missouri Commission on Human Rights (MCHR) within 180 days. 2017 amendments (SB 43) significantly tightened the MHRA — narrowed the causation standard to require that the protected class was the 'motivating factor' (rather than 'contributing factor'), capped damages, and limited individual liability. Missouri is at-will with a public-policy exception (Fleshner v. Pepose Vision Institute). Non-competes are evaluated under a reasonableness test; Missouri courts permit blue-pencil reformation. Missouri minimum wage is $12.30/hour (2024) under Proposition B; overtime under federal FLSA. Missouri has no state paid sick or family leave.
When Do You Need a Employment Attorney in Missouri?
Our network includes Missouri employment attorneys who handle every kind of case, including:
Types of Employment Cases in Missouri
From the moment you connect with a Missouri employment attorney, they go to work protecting your claim. The most common case types we handle:
Common Missouri Employment Mistakes
Even a small misstep can hurt your case. Here’s what to avoid:
How Much Do Missouri Employment Attorneys Cost?
Typical starting contingency fee — you pay nothing unless your attorney recovers compensation for you.
Missouri employment attorneys work on contingency or hybrid arrangements — typically 33%–40% of recovery. MHRA, Missouri Wage Statute, and federal employment statutes shift attorney fees to the employer when the worker prevails.
What Can Your Missouri Employment Compensation Include?
DearLegal is a legal referral service, not a law firm. We connect individuals with licensed attorneys who can evaluate their case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Results vary based on individual circumstances.
