Mo. Code Regs. tit. 8 § 20-6.010
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 23, December 2, 2024
Section 8 CSR 20-6.010 - Complaints and MediationPURPOSE: This rule outlines procedures for filing complaints and mediation of these complaints by the commission.
(1) Complaints. Any female employee above the age of eighteen (18) years who believes that the wages being paid her are less than the wages to which she is entitled under section 290.400-290.430, RSMo (1986) may file a complaint with the commission. A form to be used in filing complaints, EPFW Form 1, Request for Mediation, has been promulgated by the commission and is available upon request. The complainant or her attorney shall execute the form in triplicate and shall file the same with the commission.(2) Answer. Upon receipt of a Request for Mediation form, the commission will immediately forward a copy to the employer and within twenty (20) days from the date of the mailing the employee may file answer to the request. For this purpose, the commission shall provide the employer with EPFW Form 2, Employer's Answer. The employer shall execute the form in triplicate and file the same with the commission.(3) Mediation, Notice. Upon receipt of the employer's answer or in the event the employer shall fail to answer, the commission, as expeditiously as possible, shall set the cause for mediation first having given the parties or their attorneys at least ten (10) days' notice of the time and place. The mediation, insofar as practicable, shall be held with due regard for the convenience of the parties. AUTHORITY: section 286.060, RSMo 1986. This version of rule filed Dec. 18, 1975, effective Dec. 28, 1975. *Original authority: 286.060, RSMo 1945, amended 1947, 1980 and 1995.