Separation From Employment: Missouri
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Brightmine Editorial Team
Summary
- Employment relationships in Missouri are presumed to be at-will, meaning they can be terminated by either party, at any time, with or without cause. See Termination for Cause.
- Missouri law provides whistleblower protections for employees. See Whistleblowers.
- When an employer terminates an employee's employment, with or without cause, the employee must be paid all wages due on the day of termination. See Termination Pay.
- An employer must provide a service letter upon an employee's request. See Service Letters.