Missouri Supreme Court Reinforces a Key Defense Strategy for Employers: What You Need to Know
Employers just received clarity from the Missouri Supreme Court that’s helpful for your litigation strategy. The court made clear in an April 21 ruling that summary judgment is not an “extreme and drastic remedy,” and court opinions that say so should no longer be followed. This opinion can be used as a legitimate procedural tool to help employers defend against costly workplace claims. Here’s what you need to know about the ruling and what it means for your business. Breakdown of the Facts and Relevant Law Missouri’s Service Letter Law establishes a specific process for how and when a terminated employee can request a service letter from a former employer: ✅The service letter must be requested in writing within a year of the employee’s discharge and sent by certified mail to the superintendent, manager, or registered agent of the corporation that employed them. ✅The former employer has 45 days to issue a compliant service letter describing the “nature and character” of the ...