Disciplinary Actions

PURPOSE: This rule describes the disciplinary action the secretary may take pursuant to section 285.750, RSMo, and the notice provided to initiate a disciplinary action. (1) Upon a decision to take disciplinary action for violation of section 285.750, RSMo, the secretary shall mail such professional employer organization (PEO) written notice, by certified mail, at the address on file with the secretary. (2) The secretary shall notify a PEO, in writing, by certified mail that the secretary intends to take disciplinary action. The notice shall contain the following information: (A) The PEO’s name and address; (B) The specific allegations for the disciplinary action; and (C) Instructions for requesting a hearing. (3) If disciplinary action is taken against a PEO who registered through an assurance organization, the secretary may provide such notice to the assurance organization. Such notice shall constitute sufficient notice for section 285.750.3, RSMo. AUTHORITY: section 285.750, RSMo Supp. 2018.* Emergency rule filed Nov. 30, 2018, effective Dec. 10, 2018, expired June 7, 2019. Original rule filed Nov. 30, 2018, effective May 30, 2019. *Original authority: 285.750, RSMo 2018.