The Missouri Payroll Records Required By Law are a set of documents and records related to payroll that employers in Missouri must maintain. These records include the following: • Employee’s Name & Social Security Number: Employers must keep a record of each employee’s name and social security number in order to properly report wages and withhold taxes. • Wage and Compensation Records: Employers must maintain time and wage records for each employee, including all wages, salaries, commissions, bonuses, and other forms of compensation. • Tax Withholding Records: Employers must keep records of all taxes withheld from employees’ wages. • Employment and Termination Records: Employers must keep records of all employees hired and terminated. • Pension Plan Records: Employers must keep records of all contributions to and payments from any pension plan. • Worker’s Compensation Records: Employers must keep records of all worker’s compensation insurance premiums and claims. • Unemployment Insurance Records: Employers must keep records of all unemployment insurance premiums and claims. • Leave Records: Employers must keep records of all employee leave, including vacation, sick, and other types of leave.