MS HB1431

Employers who discharge an individual for misconduct are not liable for reimbursement of any unemployment benefits paid to that individual.

Employees disqualified for benefits due to misconduct cannot receive any benefits based on wages earned with the employer who discharged them for misconduct.

No potential or actual benefits for a person disqualified due to misconduct can be based on any wages earned while employed with the employer who caused the disqualification.

These provisions apply to both nonprofit organizations making payments in lieu of contributions and standard contributing employers under Mississippi's unemployment compensation system.

The act takes effect July 1, 2012.