Repeals provisions relating to paid sick leave and minimum wage increases and reinstates previous minimum wage provisions

HB 1577 repeals current paid sick leave requirements and minimum wage increases, reinstating the pre-2019 minimum wage structure. It sets a $8.60 hourly minimum wage for private employers effective January 1, 2019, with annual $0.85 increases until reaching $12.00 by January 1, 2023. After 2023, future increases will tie to the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) as measured by the state director. The bill explicitly excludes public employers (like government agencies and schools) from these provisions, while current paid sick leave rules are fully repealed. This bill directly affects private sector workers and employers in Missouri, reverting to a lower wage rate than the existing $13.75 minimum.