MS HB525

Prohibits employers from paying lower wages to employees in jobs dominated by one sex, race, or national origin compared to employees in other jobs dominated by different demographics when performing equivalent work.

Allows wage differentials based on seniority systems, merit systems, or production-based earnings systems.

Requires employers to maintain records for at least seven years documenting the methods and calculations used to establish and adjust employee wage rates.

Protects employees from retaliation for opposing unlawful pay discrimination practices or discussing wages with coworkers.

Awards expert fees as costs in successful legal actions for violations of the act; effective July 1, 2010.