MS SB2412

Amends Section 71-5-11 of the Mississippi Code to add a new exemption from unemployment compensation law for "direct sellers."

Defines exempt direct sellers as those engaged in selling consumer products in homes or outside permanent retail establishments on a buy-sell, deposit-commission, or similar basis for resale or personal consumption.

Requires that substantially all remuneration for direct sellers be based on sales or output rather than hours worked.

Requires direct sellers to have a written contract stating they will not be treated as employees for federal tax purposes.

Takes effect July 1, 2011.