PURPOSE: This rule establishes requirements for the filing of administrative minimum wage complaints.

1. (1) An individual who believes that he or she has not been paid the required minimum wage may file a complaint on a form prescribed by the department. The department will not accept anonymous or third-party complaints. A complaint form can be obtained by accessing the department’s website at labor.mo.gov or by contacting the Division of Labor Standards by phone at (573) 751-3403.
2. (2) Upon completion of the department’s investigation, the parties will be notified of the department’s findings.
3. (3) Any employer wishing to establish a training rate for learners and apprentices as permitted by section 290.517, RSMo, shall provide a written request to the director stating the classification of workers it desires to be designated as learners or apprentices. Upon such notice and in the discretion of the director, a hearing will be held consistent with section 290.517, RSMo.

AUTHORITY: sections 290.517 and 290.523, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Aug. 15, 2008, effective March 30, 2009. Amended: Filed June 19, 2018, effective Jan. 30, 2019.

*Original authority: 290.517, RSMo 1990, amended 2006 and 290.523, RSMo 2008.