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This bill creates a new section in Missouri state law (section 285.075) 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 managing 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 helps ensure a standard understanding of these terms. By establishing this legal standard, the bill aims to provide clarity and protection for both franchisees and franchisors regarding their employment relationships, potentially limiting the circumstances under which a franchisor could be held legally responsible for a franchisee's employment practices.

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