# Cole County Ends Triple Pay for Injuries

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Podcast: [Jefferson City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/jefferson-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612333)
Published: 2026-06-19T09:32:31+00:00
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Cole County is ditching its longtime practice of paying full wages for the first three days of work injuries, aligning with state law to avoid double-dipping and slash insurance costs. Employees with injuries lasting 14+ days still get 60% pay through workers’ comp, but now the county won’t cover those first three days — unless they use approved leave. The change, approved unanimously by the commission, kicks in July, saving money and resetting the county’s insurance premiums. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3b54f792208d6368

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