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MS HB1256

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Kabir Karriem

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from paying employees a lower wage than employees of the opposite sex for equal work requiring equal skill, effort, and responsibility under similar working conditions

  • Allows pay differentials based on seniority systems, merit systems, quantity/quality of production measurements, or any factor other than sex

  • Creates a private right of action allowing aggrieved employees to file petitions in Mississippi circuit court

  • Entitles employees to remedies under federal Title VII or Title IX if employers are found in violation

  • Effective date of July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Equal pay for equal work; require for employees of opposite sex in the same work establishment.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Workforce Development1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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