MO HB2660

Prohibits employers from discriminating in compensation based on gender for equal work requiring equal skill, effort, and responsibility under similar working conditions

Expands the definition of "wages" to include all forms of compensation: base pay, overtime, bonuses, stock options, awards, tips, and nonmonetary compensation with economic value

Permits wage differentials only when based on bona fide seniority systems, merit systems, quantity/quality of production, or regional economic factors—but explicitly excludes varying market rates as a valid justification

Prohibits employer retaliation against employees who oppose unlawful practices, participate in investigations, or discuss wages with coworkers

Extends the statute of limitations from 6 months to 2 years, allows compensatory damages up to twice the wages owed, punitive damages for deliberate violations, and recovery of attorney's fees and court costs