Bill > HB1068

This bill modifies Missouri law by creating a new section in Chapter 285 that clarifies the employment relationship between franchisees and franchisors. Specifically, the bill states that a franchisee or a franchisee's employee will not be considered an employee of the franchisor, unless the franchisor directly and immediately controls key employment actions such as hiring, firing, disciplining, and directing the franchisee's employees. The bill adopts the definitions of "franchisee" and "franchisor" from the Federal Trade Commission's Franchise Rule (16 CFR 436.1), which means the law would apply to businesses with standard franchise agreements, like many restaurant or retail chains. By establishing this standard, the bill aims to provide legal clarity about employment responsibilities and prevent automatic employment liability for franchisors based solely on their franchise relationship.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1068&year=2025&code=R