Mo. Rev. Stat. § 290.120
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
No such servant or employee who secretes or absents himself to avoid payment to him, or refuses to receive the same when fully tendered, shall be entitled to any benefit under sections 290.110 and 290.120 for such time as he so avoids payment.
§ 290.120, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 5083, A.L. 1943 p. 410 § 77