Establishes requirements for employers to reimburse work-related internet expenses of certain employees engaged in remote and hybrid work

HB 1407 requires Missouri employers to reimburse full-time remote and hybrid employees for work-related internet expenses, including installation, monthly service, and necessary higher-tier costs. It mandates reimbursement proportional to the employee’s remote work hours (e.g., reduced for hybrid schedules), with employers needing documentation to verify costs. The law does not override federal standards (like the Fair Labor Standards Act) if they provide greater reimbursement, and it explicitly allows employers to offer more generous coverage. This directly affects Missouri employers with remote or hybrid staff, creating a new state-level reimbursement obligation for internet costs tied to work activities.