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This bill establishes requirements for Missouri employers to reimburse work-related internet expenses for employees engaged in remote or hybrid work arrangements. The legislation defines key terms such as "remote work" (work primarily performed outside the employer's physical site), "hybrid work" (splitting time between workplace and remote work), and "work-related internet expenses" (costs including internet service installation, monthly payments, router fees, and other connectivity-related costs). Employers must reimburse full-time employees for high-speed internet access used for work, with reimbursement calculated proportionally based on the hours worked remotely. The bill allows employers to request documentation to verify expenses and specifies that reimbursement must comply with federal labor standards, with federal requirements taking precedence if they are more stringent. The legislation does not override existing collective bargaining agreements and permits employers to provide internet access through alternative means like mobile hotspots. The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations is authorized to create rules and regulations for implementing these requirements, with rules subject to legislative review. The bill aims to support employees who incur additional expenses while working remotely or in hybrid arrangements.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1407&year=2025&code=R