Missouri Bill Would Let Employers Pay Teens Just $12.30 an Hour, Sparking Labor Backlash

A Missouri Senate bill would let employers pay workers under 18 a lower minimum rate than adults, drawing sharp reaction from labor groups and business advocates.

Senate Bill 1325, sponsored by Republican Sen. Joe Nicola, would allow employers to pay employees under 18 years old a minimum of $12.30 per hour or the prevailing federal minimum wage whicheve…