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This week on This Week at Work, Phil and Burt dive into Missouri’s evolving paid sick leave situation—where laws were passed, rolled out, and then quickly rolled back. They unpack how HR leaders can manage unused leave, protect morale, and build flexible policies that hold up when legislation shifts. Even if you're outside Missouri, the lessons here are universal. Don't miss this essential conversation for every HR professional.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Missouri’s Paid Sick Leave: Passed, Implemented, Repealed

0:47 – HR Chaos: Now What Happens to All Those Policy Changes?

2:46 – Meet AAIME Hart: AI-Powered HR Assistant in Action

4:04 – Prison to Programmer: Can You Really Work Remotely From Jail?

8:19 – The Legal Fallout of Missouri Prop A Repeal

9:17 – Lawyer on the Clock: EEOC Sued Over LGBTQIA+ Protections

14:13 – DOL’s Self-Audit Program Returns: What It Means for Employers

17:13 – Prop A Breakdown: What’s Changing for Missouri Employers

23:04 – August 28th Deadline: What Happens to Accrued Sick Time?

31:04 – Employment Law Update Preview & Registration Detai