http://kbia.org en http://kbia.org/post/mo-senate-approves-unemployment-changes <p>People fired for sleeping on the job and missing work could have a harder time getting unemployment benefits under a bill endorsed by the Missouri Senate.</p><p>The Senate gave initial approval Wednesday to a measure expanding the definition of "misconduct" in the workplace. The change would make it harder for people to qualify for unemployment insurance after they are fired.</p><p>Supporters say the bill will protect businesses from liability and give them more freedom to fire employees who misbehave at work.</p> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:24:56 +0000 Associated Press 28892 at http://kbia.org