MO HB2940

Public employees who are National Guard or Armed Forces reserve members receive leave of absence for extended military duty without loss of position, seniority, accumulated leave, performance appraisal, pay status, work schedule, or retirement benefits

Paid military leave for federal duty increases from 120 hours to 38 working days per federal fiscal year for state and local government employees

Volunteer firefighters gain the same job protections as public employees during military service, except for monetary compensation provisions

Employers violating these protections by discharging, hindering, or discriminating against militia members face misdemeanor charges

Employees must file official military orders with their appointing authority to receive leave benefits