MS SB2845

Prohibits employers from paying employees at a lower wage rate 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.

Grants employees the right to file a petition in circuit court if they believe their employer violated the equal pay provision.

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

Takes effect July 1, 2019.