Federal & State Regulations | Employment contracts - Missouri

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Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

Federal law generally does not regulate employment contracts between employers and employees with one exception: contracts that require the joining or refraining from joining of a labor union as a condition of employment. On the federal level, these contracts are governed by the National Labor Relations Act. States may have a corresponding provision and may also have additional provisions regarding employment contracts.

Missouri law does not have a specific provision regarding employment contracts and union membership. It does, however, have the following provisions:

Breach of contract

An employee who is employed for a definite period of time and who is discharged without cause before such time has expired may have an action against the employer for damages sustained as a result of the discharge in addition to a claim for unpaid wages and penalty. §290.130

Legal day’s work

A legal day’s work is by law eight hours, but an employer and employee may contract for services for a longer or shorter period of time. §290.010

Waiver of rights

An employee may not enter into an agreement to waive his rights to unemployment compensation benefits or to agree to pay a portion of the employer’s contributions into the fund. §288.380 An employee can not enter into an agreement to waive his rights under the Workers’ Compensation Act. §287.390