Employee Privacy: Missouri

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Authors: Jason Janoski and Alan L. Rupe, Kutak Rock LLP

Summary

• Missouri recognizes the tort of invasion of privacy. See Common Law Invasion of Privacy.
• Missouri law requires that at least one party to a wire communication consent to the recording or interception of the communication. See Telephone and Other Electronic Surveillance (Wiretapping).
• Employees and applicants may not be discriminated against or penalized for use of lawful products such as alcohol and tobacco during non-working hours. See Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing.
• Missouri Law addresses genetic testing. See Genetic Testing.
• Missouri law requires an employer to provide a service letter to a current or former employee upon demand. See Job References.
• Localities including Columbia, Kansas City and St. Louis have local requirements addressing employee privacy. See Local Requirements.