Prohibits employers from engaging in certain forms of discrimination based on gender

Summary

HB 2495 would add new sections to Missouri law that forbid gender‑based pay discrimination. It defines “employee” as any man or woman receiving wages and requires equal pay for equal work, except for differences based on seniority, merit, production, market rates, or regional economics. The bill also creates a complaint process, civil remedies and retaliation protections for affected workers.

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