(AP) – Democrats are asking Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens to allow
an expansion of family leave options for employees of the state executive branch
to take effect.
State Auditor Nicole Galloway sent Greitens a letter Tuesday supporting two
changes to the family leave policy approved by the state’s personnel advisory
board in December.
The Kansas City Star reports Greitens’ spokesman said the governor supports
family leave for state employees and the administration is reviewing the
proposed rule changes. The administration said last week it wouldn’t allow the
changes because Greitens has prohibited state agencies from creating new
regulations.
One regulation would allow state employees to use sick leave for time off
after the birth or adoption of a child. The other would increase parental leave
when both parents are state employees.
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