MO HB1644

Franchisees and their employees cannot be classified as employees of the franchisor under Missouri law, regardless of any voluntary agreements with the U.S. Department of Labor

Franchisors would only be considered employers of franchisee workers if they exercise "direct and immediate control" over hiring, termination, discipline, and direction of those employees

Definitions of "franchisee" and "franchisor" are tied to federal regulations at 16 CFR 436.1 (the FTC Franchise Rule)

Adds new section 285.075 to Chapter 285 of Missouri Revised Statutes governing employer-employee relationships