New Unemployment Tax Account
Register your new business for unemployment tax with the state’s online registration.
New Unemployment Tax Account
Is your business already registered with the Missouri Department of Revenue?
Report Quarterly Contributions
Employers must report workers’ wages each quarter to determine monetary benefits if a worker files an unemployment claim.
Protest Unemployment Benefits
If you believe your employee should be ineligible for benefits, you may protest the benefit claim.
Shared Work Program
This program is an alternative to layoffs for employers faced with a reduction in available work.
Guide for New Employers
Get your business started with the basic steps in our quick guide for new employers.
Respond to Information Requests
Employers can easily respond unemployment information requests online by using the State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES).
Report New Hires
Missouri provides employers with an easy, fast, cost effective way to meet reporting requirements for newly hired employees.
Pay by Credit Card
You can pay unemployment taxes, interest, penalties, and any other outstanding balance online using a major credit card.
File an Appeal
If you disagree with the determination for an employee’s unemployment benefits, you may file an appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Check out our most frequently asked questions to find your answer.
Information for Employers
Learn more about employer liability for unemployment taxes.
Request Work Search Waiver
Request work search waivers for employees while they are on an extended layoff period.
Calculate your Rates
Use this calculator to find the lowest workers’ compensation rates available for your class code.
Online Injury Report Filing
You must file a First Report of Injury with the Division within 30 days from knowledge of an employee injury.
Electronic Injury Reporting
There are three cost-effective ways to electronically file First Reports of Injury with the Division.
Dispute Management
Mediate and resolve disputes that arise after a workplace injury occurs by using the Dispute Management Program.
Docket Locations
Use this map to find the address, phone number, and directions to your Docket location.
Industry/Religious Exemptions
Persons employed in certain types of occupations are exempt from workers’ compensation coverage.
Injury Reporting Responsibilities
Review employer responsibilities when reporting an employee injury on the job.
Second Injury Fund
The Fund compensates injured workers when a current work-related injury combines with a prior disability to create an increased combined disability.
Economic Resource Guide
We are partnering with companies and workers to lower costs, mitigate risk, and create healthy working environments.
Employee Handbook Policy Model
Provides model labor and employment policies to assist employers that are composing their own business-specific employee handbooks.
Show-Me Heroes
Consider hiring a veteran for your job openings. Take the Pledge and connect with Missouri Veterans looking for employment.
Minimum Wage
View current and past minimum wage, wages for tipped employees, minimum wage posters, penalties, and records retention.
Public Works Guidebook
Assistance in complying with the laws surrounding public works projects, checklist for contractors, required forms, and more.
Hazard Lab
Identify real hazards found on real worksites - request the Hazard Lab for your next conference.
Discrimination
Learn what qualifies as discrimination in housing, employment, and places of public accommodation according to the Missouri Human Rights Act.
Prevailing Wage
Learn more about the wage rate that must be paid to workers on public works construction projects in Missouri.
Required Workplace Posters
Find posters that are required by the state and federal governments to be displayed in the workplace.
Report Fraud
Our Department aggressively investigates all fraud tips and complaints submitted to our office.
Training Opportunities
Sign up for seminars and training for your business or organization to help better understand Missouri’s labor laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Check out our most frequently asked questions to find your answer.