This page provides essential information regarding key state-specific labor laws, employee rights, and compliance requirements for fully remote employees in Missouri. Our goal is to ensure you have easy access to the necessary documents and information to understand your rights and obligations while working remotely in Missouri.
Tax Witholdings
As a fully remote employee, you are responsible for ensuring the correct amount of federal and state income tax is withheld from your paycheck.
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Federal Income Tax: Complete Form W-4 (IRS) Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate to figure the correct amount of federal income tax to have withheld from your paycheck.
- State Income Tax: As a fully remote employee working in Missouri, you are required to complete MO W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate. This form allows you to select your desired state income tax withholding percentage. If you do not submit this form, your witholdings will be withheld at the default rate.
Please submit both completed forms to the Payroll Office via the secure Payroll Office FileSender.
Workplace Rights & Posters
Employers in Missouri are required to display certain posters for the benefit of employees, outlining key provisions in state and federal labor laws. While remote employees do not have a physical location to view these, employers are often encouraged to provide digital access.
Workers' Compensation
Worker's Compensation coverage extends to remote employees who suffer a work-related injury or illness while performing their job duties. For an injury to be covered, it must arise out of and in the course of employment. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Risk Management.
Important Note: This information is a summary and is subject to change. For complete details and the most current regulations, please refer to the official