MO HB367

Requires employers or supervisors to provide state employees at least 48 hours' notice before requiring them to work overtime hours.

Allows nonexempt state employees to choose between cash payment or compensatory time for overtime work, with cash being the default unless compensatory time is requested.

Mandates annual payment in full for all unused overtime hours accrued during the previous calendar year, with employees able to retain up to 80 compensatory hours.

Requires departments to report quarterly to legislative budget committees and the commissioner of administration on accrued overtime hours, dollar equivalents, staffing vacancies, and personal service fund balances.

Applies to nonexempt state employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act, including those providing direct client care or custody in 24-hour facilities at departments of corrections, mental health, youth services, and veterans commission.