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MS HB694

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Percy Watson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from discharging or discriminating against employees who file good faith workers' compensation claims, hire counsel for such claims, or testify in related proceedings
  • Makes violating employers liable for reasonable damages to affected employees and requires reinstatement to the employee's former position
  • Assigns burden of proof to the employee, using preponderance of the evidence standard
  • Grants Mississippi chancery courts jurisdiction to issue injunctions against violations of the law
  • Takes effect July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Workers' compensation; prohibit discharge of employee filing claim in good faith.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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