State reference · MO
Missouri ADA + employment hiring law
Missouri Human Rights Act, RSMo § 213.055. Enforced by Missouri Commission on Human Rights (MCHR). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Missouri Human Rights Act is codified at RSMo § 213.055.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Missouri Commission on Human Rights (MCHR)
Agency website: https://labor.mo.gov/mohumanrights
MCHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
6+ employees under RSMo § 213.010(7).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Missouri case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Missouri-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Missouri?
Missouri Human Rights Act, codified at RSMo § 213.055. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Missouri?
Missouri Commission on Human Rights (MCHR). MCHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Missouri?
6+ employees under RSMo § 213.010(7).
How does Missouri interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Missouri employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. MCHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Missouri statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: RSMo § 213.055. Agency: Missouri Commission on Human Rights (MCHR) at https://labor.mo.gov/mohumanrights. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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