MS HB129

Prohibits employers from paying employees less than employees of the opposite sex in the same establishment for 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 an actionable right for employees to file petitions in circuit court if they believe their employer violated equal pay provisions.

Requires employers found in violation to award reasonable remedies as provided under federal Title VII or Title IX law.

Effective July 1, 2019.