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Missouri companies sue to stop a law that raises minimum wage and requires paid sick leave

The article from OzarksFirst discusses a lawsuit filed by Missouri business groups against a new state law that increases the minimum wage and mandates paid sick leave. The law, which was passed by voters in November 2022, incrementally raises the minimum wage from $12 to $15 by 2026 and requires employers to provide paid sick leave. The plaintiffs, including the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, argue that the law violates the state's constitution by encompassing multiple subjects under one ballot measure, which they claim should have been separate issues. They are seeking an injunction to prevent the law from taking effect, asserting that it imposes significant financial burdens on businesses. The case has been filed in Cole County Circuit Court, with the business groups contending that the measure was misleadingly presented to voters.

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[ https://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/finance-and-business/ap-missouri-companies-sue-to-stop-a-law-that-raises-minimum-wage-and-requires-paid-sick-leave/ ]