Leave Time Allowed in Missouri for Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence

Employees in Missouri who are victims of domestic or sexual violence or have a family or household member who is a victim of domestic or sexual violence, may take unpaid leave from work to address such violence by:

• Seeking medical attention for, or recovering from, physical or psychological injuries caused by such violence.
• Obtaining services from a victim services organization.
• Obtaining psychological or other counseling.
• Participating in safety planning, temporary or permanently relocating, or taking other actions to increase the safety of the employee or employee’s family or household.
• Seeking legal assistance or remedies to ensure health and safety.

College employees may contact Human Resources to request the unpaid leave. Additional information on the leave may be found at Domestic Violence Poster (mo.gov).

LINE OF AUTHORITY

Responsible administrator or office: Human Resources

Contact person in that office: Amy Ames

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 16, 2023

Approved by President: August 16, 2023