Prohibits employers from discriminating in providing compensation based on gender for the same work

HB 2820 prohibits Missouri employers from paying employees differently based on gender for the same work requiring equal skill, effort, and responsibility under similar working conditions. It allows pay differences only for legitimate factors like seniority, job performance, or regional economic costs - not gender. Employees can file complaints with the Labor Commission or sue for back pay, damages, and attorney fees if they face discrimination, and the law bans retaliation for discussing pay or filing claims. This directly affects all Missouri workers and employers covered by state labor laws.