By Allison Bealmer
Columbia Missourian, May 15, 2025. Also Eastern Progress (KY)
A bill to repeal the paid sick leave provision of Proposition A is headed to Gov. Mike Kehoe for approval, creating a clash of opinions from employers and employees. ...
Joe Chevalier, owner of Yellow Dog Bookshop, previously hosted a rally in support of Prop A. He said he views the law as beneficial for both employers and employees.
“They’re happier in their job. They’re less likely to be looking for other work all the time,” Chevalier said. “And if you’ve got more stable employees who want to be there, you’re eventually going to save money because you’re not having to train new people and hire new people constantly.”
Another benefit Chevalier sees with Prop A is preventing illness spreading in the workplace and improving personal health of employees.
“If they don’t have to worry about being sick and working, then they can go home and get better,” he said. “They’re not coming in and infecting your customers and other staff. To me, it seems like a win-win for the employee and the employer at that point.”
Pending Kehoe’s signature, the repeal of Prop A would not take effect until Aug. 28.