MS HB1220

Prohibits employers from paying employees less than employees of the opposite sex in the same establishment who perform equal work requiring equal skill, effort, and responsibility under similar working conditions

Allows wage differentials based on seniority systems, merit systems, production-based earnings systems, or any factor other than sex

Creates a civil right of action enabling aggrieved employees to file petitions in circuit court challenging alleged violations

Requires employers found in violation to award reasonable remedies consistent with federal Title VII and Title IX violation standards

Effective July 1, 2019