Division of Labor Standards

The Division of Labor Standards consists of three sections: Wage and Hour, On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program, and Mine and Cave Safety. The Division enforces Missouri’s wage and hour laws including Child Labor and Minimum Wage Laws. The Wage and Hour Section also calculates annual prevailing wage/average hourly wage rates. The Division offers a free consultation service to employers to ensure they comply with federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, inspects mine and cave sites, and trains miners in the practice of implementing safe and healthy working habits.