Does Missouri pay for maternity leave if your employer does not?

Missouri does not have a state-mandated paid maternity leave program. If your employer does not provide paid maternity leave, you would not receive payment from the state. However, eligible employees may have access to unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which allows for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave for childbirth. Additionally, some employees may qualify for state disability benefits if they are unable to work due to pregnancy-related complications.