The Workers' Compensation Law

Overview

Sections covered

• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.010Citation of law6 cites
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.020Definitions — intent to abrogate earlier case law2 cites
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.021Sheriffs and deputy sheriffs to be covered by workers' compensation —..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.030Employer defined1 cite
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.035Partners, sole proprietors may elect to receive benefits for themselves —..1 cite
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.037Member of limited liability company to receive coverage, rejection of..1 cite
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.040Liability of employer — contractors, subcontractors5 cites
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.041For-hire motor carrier not an employer of a lessor — definition
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.043Abrogation of case law regarding definition of owner1 cite
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.060Employers and employees affected by this act1 cite
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.061Occupational or business license for construction contractors, city or..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.063Occupational diseases, presumption of exposure — last employer liable —..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.067Occupational disease defined — repetitive motion, loss of hearing,..2 cites
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.070Occupational diseases directly related to cleanup of an illegal drug..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.090Exempt employers and occupations — election to accept — withdrawal —..2 cites
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.100Legislative intent relative to other laws expressed
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.110Scope of chapter as to injuries and diseases covered
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.120Liability of employer set out — compensation increased or reduced, when —..22 cites
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.123Insurers to establish safety engineering and management services program —..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.124Department of labor and industrial relations, certification of employer..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.126Toll-free telephone number for workers' compensation information, division..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.127Notice, employer to post, contents — division to develop, distribute, and..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.128Unlawful acts, penalties — fraud or noncompliance, complaint may be filed,..1 cite
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.129False billing practices of health care provider, defined, effect —..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.130Employer's liability joint and several — contribution allowable
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.135Managed care services, department to establish program to certify..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.140Employer to provide medical and other services, transportation, artificial..1 cite
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.141Physical rehabilitation, defined, division of workers' compensation to..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.143Vocational rehabilitation services, not mandatory — testing and assessment
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.144Definitions
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.145Rehabilitation practitioners, providers, certification of, how
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.146Employee authorized to receive vocational rehabilitation, when — duties of..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.148Loss of suitable, gainful employment, how determined — severe injury,..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.149Benefits to be paid, when — reduction of benefits, when
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.150Subrogation to rights of employee or dependents against third person,..2 cites
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.160Waiting period — compensation, how paid — interest, how computed — not..1 cite
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.170Temporary total disability, amount to be paid — method of payment —..1 cite
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.180Temporary partial disability, amount to be paid — method of payment
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.190Permanent partial disability, amount to be paid — permanent partial..1 cite
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.195Claims for hernia, proof required
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.197Occupational deafness — tests, claims, awards, liability of employer,..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.200Permanent total disability, amount to be paid — suspension of payments,..1 cite
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.203Termination of compensation by employer, employee right to hearing —..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.210Physical examination of employee — exchange of medical records —..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.215Injured employee to be furnished copy of his statement, otherwise..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.220Compensation and payment of compensation for disability — second injury..3 cites
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.223Missouri mesothelioma risk management fund created — definitions — issuance..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.230Payment of compensation at death of employee — exceptions — abrogation of..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.240Death benefits and burial expenses, amount, to whom paid and when paid —..3 cites
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.241Death benefits, inconsistent with section 287.240, when
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.245Volunteer firefighters, grants for workers' compensation insurance premiums..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.250Compensation, computation of — average weekly wage, division or commission..1 cite
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.252Cafeteria plan payroll deductions, not to reduce computation of employee..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.253Monetary bonus, effect on benefits
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.260Compensation to have priority — not assignable — exceptions4 cites
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.266Payments made to public assistance recipients to be a debt due state,..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.270Benefits from other sources no bar to compensation, exception, professional..1 cite
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.280Employer's entire liability to be covered, self-insurer or approved carrier..2 cites
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.282Employee leasing arrangements, coverage required
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.290Employee not to pay cost of insurance
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.300Employer's liability primary or secondary — notice and service, when sufficient
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.310Policies to be approved by department — deductible plans authorized,..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.335Determinations review board, created, purpose — code classifications,..1 cite
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.340Insurance companies must keep reserve
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.350Insurance companies to make report
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.360Director may suspend or revoke permits and ask for a receiver
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.370Compensation in lieu of insurance, how provided
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.380Employer or insurer to make report to division, requirements — information..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.390Compromise settlements, how made — validity, effect, settlement with minor..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.400Accident — duty of division — employer
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.410Powers and functions of the division of workers' compensation
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.420Written notice of injury to be given to employer — exceptions1 cite
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.430Limitation as to action, exception2 cites
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.440Limitation begins to run, when
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.450Failure to agree on compensation — division to hold hearings1 cite
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.460Division hearings, findings sent to parties and insurer — mediation..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.470Commission may review and change award
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.480Application for review, time limit — when deemed filed — bond required, when
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.490Final award conclusive unless an appeal is taken — grounds for setting..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.495Final award conclusive unless an appeal is taken — grounds for setting..2 cites
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.500Circuit court may act upon memorandum — procedure
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.510Temporary or partial awards may be made
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.520Notice — manner of serving
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.530Commission or division may commute compensation, when and how
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.540Compensation commuted — funds, how paid out
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.550Proceedings before commission to be informal and summary
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.560Division or commission may administer oaths, issue process, take..1 cite
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.570Contempt — penalty
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.580Death, pending proceedings — action shall not abate
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.590Division may be sued — official seal2 cites
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.600Oath of office
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.610Additional administrative law judges, appointment and qualification, limit..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.615Employees of division — compensation — selection
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.620Attorney general legal adviser
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.630Forms, other material furnished by commission and division
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.640Necessary offices to be provided, where — salaries — traveling expenses,..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.642Public information programs, division to establish
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.650Division to make rules and regulations — power to destroy reports, when — rules
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.655Dismissal of claims, when, how, effect
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.660Fees
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.670No fees for services of public officers
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.680Annual report to governor
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.690Premium tax on insurance carriers, purpose, rate, how determined
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.700Returns delinquent — duty of director
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.710Tax returns — payments — use of proceeds — funds and interest not to lapse
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.713Director, report of expenditures
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.715Annual surcharge required for second injury fund, amount, how computed,..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.716Surcharge on deductible plan policyholders, when, calculation of —..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.717Surcharge collection, procedure — failure to pay, interest assessed, when
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.720Companies withdrawing from state liable for taxes imposed — department of..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.730Employer carrying own risk must pay tax
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.740Compliance with provisions obligatory — penalty for violation
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.745Delinquent taxes, interest, rate — overpayment of taxes, credit
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.750Sufficiency of notice
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.760Insurance carriers exempt from other tax, when
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.780Discrimination because of exercising compensation rights prohibited — civil..27 cites
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.790Penalty not specifically provided — misdemeanor
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.800Law to be strictly construed2 cites
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.801Review of claims, by whom
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.804Waiver of compensation by employee, procedure
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.808Burden of proof
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.810Change of administrative law judge, procedure, limitations
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.811Discovery in workers' compensation cases, sections not to effect
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.812Definitions
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.813Retirement, administrative law judges and legal advisors — participation in..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.815Retirement, age and service qualifications
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.820Benefits, amount, how payable — exemption from execution, certain judgment..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.825Death of member before or after retirement — benefits of beneficiaries
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.830Retirement with less than twelve years service — benefits
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.835Removal from office bars benefits — intentional killing of administrative..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.840Practice of law after retirement — restrictions
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.845Administration of retirement system and funds
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.846Retirement benefit plan exclusive, exception — transfer of funds from other..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.850Life insurance benefits
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.855Disability benefits
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.856Administrative law judges and legal advisors serving in Armed Forces may..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.860Guaranty association, created, all self-insured to be members — powers —..1 cite
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.862Board of directors, members, appointment, qualifications — director to be..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.865Moneys not deemed state moneys — use of funds — reports to director, when —..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.867Insolvency fund, created — purposes, audit of
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.870Plan of operation, submitted to division, when — purpose, contents —..1 cite
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.872Powers and duties of division
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.875Assignment of recovery rights to corporation, when — receiver or..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.877Insolvent member, board may determine, how — notice to division, when
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.880Liability, limitation of
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.882Automatic stay of proceedings, when, duration
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.885Limitations on actions
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.886Severability clause
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.892Workers' compensation insurers to report cost data to department
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.894Insurers to report medical claims data to division of workers'..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.896Residual market, department to develop plan — insurers to participate,..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.921Conversion of Missouri employers mutual insurance company to a private..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.922Effective date
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.930Definitions
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.932Act not applicable, when — unfair trade practices, when
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.935Insurer and advisory organization not to make agreement restraining trade —..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.937Director may conduct examinations — insurer and advisory organizations to..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.940Penalties for violations, director may impose — each day a separate..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.942Competitive market presumed to exist, when — reasonable degree of..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.945Director to monitor degree of competition, purpose
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.947Insurers to file rate information in competitive market with the director,..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.950Competitive market, rates not to be excessive, inadequate, unfairly..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.952Rate standards in noncompetitive market, factors
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.955Insurers to adhere to uniform classification system, plan — director to..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.957Experience rating plan, contents
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.960Disapproval of rate, when, how — procedures, director's powers — effect
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.962Hearings, when, conduct of — findings made, when — right to judicial..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.965Aggrieved party may file application with director, hearing held, when —..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.967Advisory organization must obtain license, restrictions — license,..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.970Advisory organization not to file rates on behalf of insurer, exception
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.972Advisory organization's permitted activities — director may allow pure..
• Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.975Pure premium rate, schedule of rates, filed with director, when — payroll..