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MS HB253
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Bryant Clark
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AI Summary
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Prohibits employers from paying employees of one sex a lower wage than employees of the opposite sex for equal work requiring equal skill, effort, and responsibility under similar working conditions
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Permits pay differentials based on seniority systems, merit systems, quantity/quality of production, or factors other than sex
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Allows aggrieved employees to file a petition in circuit court to enforce their rights under the act
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Awards remedies including attorney's fees, prejudgment interest, back pay, liquidated damages, and 100% of unpaid wage differences for violations
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Increases damages to 300% of remedies for willful violations by employers
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Effective date of July 1, 2017
Legislative Description
Employee wages; require to be paid equally for women and men.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017