Mo. Rev. Stat. § 286.001: Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly states otherwise, the following terms mean:

(1) "Commission" , the labor and industrial relations commission;

(2) "Department" , the department of labor and industrial relations;

(3) "Director" , the director of the department of labor and industrial relations;

(4) "Division" , the divisions of employment security, labor standards and workers' compensation; and

(5) "Division heads" , the division directors for each of the divisions.