MS HB508

Creates the Mississippi Department of Labor composed of five offices: Employment Security, Job Development and Training, Industry Service and Industry Start-up Training, Employee Relations and Job Discrimination, and Disabled Employee Assistance.

Establishes an elected Commissioner of Labor position with a four-year term, elected in 2011 and every four years thereafter, with an annual salary of $90,000.

Abolishes the Mississippi Department of Employment Security on January 1, 2012, transferring all duties, powers, equipment, records, and funds to the Office of Employment Security within the new Department of Labor.

Authorizes the Office of Job Development and Training to administer federal and state-funded employment, training, and education programs including those under the Job Training Partnership Act, Wagner-Peyser Act, JOBS and Basic Skills Training Program, and Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973.

Adds Commissioner of Labor to the list of elected state officials and sets primary election filing fees for the position at $200.