HB1644

Creates new provisions relating to joint employers

Chamber Passed·2/19/26

Missouri HB1644 clarifies that a franchisee and its employees are not considered employees of the franchisor unless the franchisor controls hiring.

Missouri HB1644 amends Chapter 285 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri by adding a new section, 285.075. This section specifies that a franchisee and its employees will not be deemed employees of the franchisor unless the franchisor has direct and immediate control over the hiring, termination, discipline, and direction of the franchisee's employees. This provision aims to clarify the relationship between franchisors and franchisees, ensuring that the franchisor's control over certain employment aspects is necessary to establish joint employer status.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 23–8 · Feb 19
Current
Fiscal Review Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

23 Yea

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8 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

8:00 AM

Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Hearing

Feb 10

9:30 AM

Rules - Administrative Executive Session

History

May 5

Senate

Taken Up for Third Reading (S)

May 5

Senate

SS Offered

May 5

Senate

SS Adopted (S)