Missouri unemployment rate

The record addresses wages, paid leave, or cash benefits that can form part of household money income. Census household income is measured before taxes; a tax reduction alone is not an increase in this measure. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 1281 -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY SPONSOR: Sassmann This bill adds to the reasons a claimant is disqualified for unemployment compensation by adding that if the designated representative of the Division of Employment Security (Division) within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations finds that a claimant failed to appear for a scheduled job interview or skills test. The bill also revises the method of notifying the claimant by deleting the current requirement of certified mail and referring to notification in writing or by email or telephone. This bill establishes the "Employment Security Program Integrity Act of 2025" and defines terms such as "Employment security rolls", "National data check system", "New-hire records", and "Welfare agency" for the purpose of this Act. This bill requires the Division to utilize a national data check system to verify that eligible claimants receive unemployment compensation benefits. Weekly checks against a list of incarcerated individuals, State death records, and new-hire records are necessary to ensure the accuracy of employment security rolls. The bill specifies methods for verifying the identity of unemployment compensation benefit claimants, including multi-factor authentication. This bill requires that the Division conduct eligibility reviews for suspicious or potentially improper claims, including multiple or duplicative claims from the same internet protocol address, or associated with the same mailing address or bank account or claims filed from foreign addresses. Welfare agencies are required to notify the Division when an enrolled individual becomes employed. This bill allows the Division to pursue the recovery of fraudulent or improper unemployment compensation benefits overpayment. The Division is required to provide an annual report to the General Assembly each year, by December 31st, describing improper unemployment compensation benefit payments and their recovery efforts. The Division is authorized to enter into a memorandum of understanding with other state entities to share and receive the necessary information.

The record addresses wages, paid leave, or cash benefits that can form part of household money income. Census household income is measured before taxes; a tax reduction alone is not an increase in this measure. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

This portion of the bill sunsets on December 31, 2030. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION (Section 288.050) The bill also revises the reasons a claimant may be disqualified for unemployment compensation by adding that if the designated representative of the Division of Employment Security within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations finds that a claimant failed without good cause to appear for a scheduled job interview or skills test. The bill also revises the method of notifying the claimant by deleting the current requirement of certified mail and referring to notification in writing or by email or telephone.

The record addresses high-school completion, equivalency, or adult education relevant to the diploma-or-higher share of adults age 25 and older. Current student programs affect only a potential future component of that adult population. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Adults with at least a high school diploma. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

SS SCS HB 2896 -- EDUCATION This bill modifies certain provisions relating to the governing bodies of certain public institutions of higher education. WORKFORCE DIPLOMA PROGRAM (Section 173.831) Current law provides for the Workforce Diploma Program to assist students with obtaining a high school diploma and developing employability and career technical skills, with such program scheduled to sunset on August 28, 2028. This bill repeals the sunset provision for this Section.

The record addresses eligibility, enrollment, or affordability of health coverage, relevant to the share of people under 65 without insurance. A service-specific benefit or provider-payment rule alone is not a change in insured status. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: People under 65 without health insurance. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 2091 -- MO HEALTHNET BENEFITS SPONSOR: Wright This bill provides that the Department of Social Services (DSS) shall develop and implement a program to allow recipients or caretakers of recipients who would otherwise lose MO HealthNet benefits eligibility due to an increase of income over the monthly allowable maximum to continue to receive such benefits by paying a premium. For recipients whose income exceeds the monthly allowable maximum by $500 or less, the premium shall be 25% of the recipients income in excess of the maximum. The bill requires DSS to develop a method for payment of premiums through payroll deduction or an alternative method. Any recipient not paying such premiums will lose eligibility for MO HealthNet benefits after 60 days of nonpayment. A recipient participating in this program shall be eligible for voluntary training regarding interview skills, education options, and other necessary tools to broaden employment opportunities.

The record addresses wages, paid leave, or cash benefits that can form part of household money income. Census household income is measured before taxes; a tax reduction alone is not an increase in this measure. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 2068 -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY SPONSOR: Casteel This bill adds to the reasons a claimant is disqualified for unemployment compensation by adding: if the designated representative of the Division of Employment Security within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations finds that a claimant failed to appear for a scheduled job interview or skills test for suitable work three times. The bill also revises the method of notifying the claimant by deleting the current requirement of certified mail and referring to notification in a method and manner determined by the division. This bill establishes the "Employment Security Program Integrity Act of 2026" and defines terms such as "Employment security rolls", "National data check system", "New-hire records", and "Welfare agency" for the purpose of this Act. This bill requires the Division to utilize a national data check system to verify that eligible claimants receive unemployment compensation benefits. Weekly checks against a list of incarcerated individuals, State death records, and new-hire records are required to ensure the accuracy of employment security rolls. The bill specifies methods for verifying the identity of unemployment compensation benefit claimants, including multi- factor authentication. This bill requires that the Division conduct eligibility reviews for suspicious or potentially improper claims, including multiple or duplicative claims from the same internet protocol address, or associated with the same mailing address or bank account or claims filed from foreign addresses. Welfare agencies are required to notify the Division when an enrolled individual becomes employed. This bill allows the Division to pursue the recovery of fraudulent or improper unemployment compensation benefits overpayment. The Division is required to provide an annual report to the General Assembly each year, by December 31st, describing improper unemployment compensation benefit payments and their recovery efforts. The Division is authorized to enter into a memorandum of understanding with other state entities to share and receive the necessary information.

The record addresses wages, paid leave, or cash benefits that can form part of household money income. Census household income is measured before taxes; a tax reduction alone is not an increase in this measure. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HCS HB 202 -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY (Casteel) COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Government Efficiency This bill adds to the reasons a claimant is disqualified for unemployment compensation by adding that if the designated representative of the Division of Employment Security within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations finds that a claimant failed to appear for a scheduled job interview or skills test for suitable work three times. The bill also revises the method of notifying the claimant by deleting the current requirement of certified mail and referring to notification in a method and manner determined by the division . This bill establishes the "Employment Security Program Integrity Act of 2025" and defines terms such as "Employment security rolls", "National data check system", "New-hire records", and "Welfare agency" for the purpose of this Act. This bill requires the Division to utilize a national data check system to verify that eligible claimants receive unemployment compensation benefits. Weekly checks against a list of incarcerated individuals, State death records, and new-hire records are required to ensure the accuracy of employment security rolls. The bill specifies methods for verifying the identity of unemployment compensation benefit claimants, including multi-factor authentication. This bill requires that the Division conduct eligibility reviews for suspicious or potentially improper claims, including multiple or duplicative claims from the same internet protocol address, or associated with the same mailing address or bank account or claims filed from foreign addresses. Welfare agencies are required to notify the Division when an enrolled individual becomes employed. This bill allows the Division to pursue the recovery of fraudulent or improper unemployment compensation benefits overpayment. The Division is required to provide an annual report to the General Assembly each year, by December 31st, describing improper unemployment compensation benefit payments and their recovery efforts. The Division is authorized to enter into a memorandum of understanding with other state entities to share and receive the necessary information.

The record addresses wages, paid leave, or cash benefits that can form part of household money income. Census household income is measured before taxes; a tax reduction alone is not an increase in this measure. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

The following is a summary of the House Committee Substitute for HB 2614. This bill adds to the reasons a claimant is disqualified for unemployment compensation by adding that if the designated representative of the Division of Employment Security within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations finds that a claimant failed to appear for a scheduled job interview or skills test three times during the same unemployment cycle. The bill also revises the method of notifying the claimant by deleting the current requirement of certified mail and referring to notification in writing or by email.

The record addresses wages, paid leave, or cash benefits that can form part of household money income. Census household income is measured before taxes; a tax reduction alone is not an increase in this measure. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 597 -- UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS SPONSOR: Clemens This bill requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DOLIR) to waive the repayment of any unemployment benefits that were incorrectly but nonfraudulently distributed to claimants if such benefits were paid out of the State Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund, and the federal government has granted authority to the state to waive the recovery of such benefits. The bill requires any claimant who is denied a waiver to be sent a notice by DOLIR, not later than 90 days after the effective date of this bill, notifying them that they are allowed to appeal such denial. Claimants must file an appeal not later than 60 days after notifying DOLIR. The bill additionally provides that in the case of over-recovered overpaid unemployment benefits, DOLIR is required to notify claimants by certified mail within 15 days of discovery of over- recovery and must furthermore repay the funds within 30 days of such notification if the amount is less than $10,000. If the over- recovered amount is $10,000 or more, repayment of funds shall occur within a reasonable time period, as determined by agreement of DOLIR and the claimant, with interest.

The record addresses wages, paid leave, or cash benefits that can form part of household money income. Census household income is measured before taxes; a tax reduction alone is not an increase in this measure. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 2513 -- RECOVERY OF OVERPAID UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS SPONSOR: Clemens This bill requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DOLIR) to waive the repayment of any unemployment benefits that were incorrectly but nonfraudulently distributed to claimants if such benefits were paid out of the State Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund, and the federal government has granted authority to the state to waive the recovery of such benefits. The bill requires any claimant who is denied a waiver to be sent a notice by DOLIR, not later than 90 days after the effective date of this bill, notifying them that they are allowed to appeal such denial. Claimants must file an appeal not later than 60 days after notifying DOLIR. The bill additionally provides that in the case of over-recovered overpaid unemployment benefits, DOLIR is required to notify claimants by certified mail within 15 days of discovery of over- recovery and must furthermore repay the funds within 30 days of such notification if the amount is less than $10,000. If the over- recovered amount is $10,000 or more, repayment of funds shall occur within a reasonable time period, as determined by agreement of DOLIR and the claimant, with interest.

The record addresses wages, paid leave, or cash benefits that can form part of household money income. Census household income is measured before taxes; a tax reduction alone is not an increase in this measure. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 1035 -- UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS SPONSOR: Clemens This bill prohibits the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations from recovering or attempting to recover any employment security benefits that were incorrectly but nonfraudulently distributed to claimants if such employment security benefits were directly funded by moneys received by the state of Missouri from the United States government under: (1) The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Pub. L.

The record addresses wages, paid leave, or cash benefits that can form part of household money income. Census household income is measured before taxes; a tax reduction alone is not an increase in this measure. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 2494 -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY SPONSOR: Weber This bill changes the total amount of unemployment compensation benefits an insured worker may receive during a benefit year. Currently, that amount is limited to the lesser of 20 times his or her weekly benefit, or 33 1/3% of his or her wage credits.

The record addresses wages, paid leave, or cash benefits that can form part of household money income. Census household income is measured before taxes; a tax reduction alone is not an increase in this measure. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 588 -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY SPONSOR: Weber This bill changes the total amount of unemployment compensation benefits an insured worker may receive during a benefit year. Currently, that amount is limited to the lesser of 20 times his or her weekly benefit, or 33 1/3% of his or her wage credits.

The record addresses wages, paid leave, or cash benefits that can form part of household money income. Census household income is measured before taxes; a tax reduction alone is not an increase in this measure. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 2049 -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY SPONSOR: Weber This bill changes the total amount of unemployment compensation benefits an insured worker may receive during a benefit year. Currently, that amount is limited to the lesser of 20 times his or her weekly benefit, or 33 1/3% of his or her wage credits.

The record addresses wages, paid leave, or cash benefits that can form part of household money income. Census household income is measured before taxes; a tax reduction alone is not an increase in this measure. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 215 -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY SPONSOR: Weber This bill changes the total amount of unemployment compensation benefits an insured worker may receive during a benefit year. Currently, that amount is limited to the lesser of 20 times his or her weekly benefit, or 33 1/3% of his or her wage credits.

The record addresses wages, paid leave, or cash benefits that can form part of household money income. Census household income is measured before taxes; a tax reduction alone is not an increase in this measure. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 1729 -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY SPONSOR: Weber This bill changes the total amount of unemployment compensation benefits an insured worker may receive during a benefit year. Currently, that amount is limited to the lesser of 20 times his or her weekly benefit, or 33 1/3% of his or her wage credits.

The record addresses wages, paid leave, or cash benefits that can form part of household money income. Census household income is measured before taxes; a tax reduction alone is not an increase in this measure. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 833 -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY SPONSOR: Weber This bill changes the total amount of unemployment compensation benefits an insured worker may receive during a benefit year. Currently, that amount is limited to the lesser of 20 times his or her weekly benefit, or 33 1/3% of his or her wage credits.