MS HB113

Prohibits employers from paying different wages to employees based on sex, race, or national origin when jobs are equivalent in skills, effort, responsibility, and working conditions.

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

Requires employers to maintain wage-setting records for at least seven years documenting methods, calculations, and bases for determining employee pay rates.

Prohibits retaliation against employees who oppose unlawful pay practices, file complaints, or discuss wages with coworkers.

Provides for expert fees as part of court costs in cases where plaintiffs prevail in Fair Pay Act violations.