MS HB1206

Prohibits employers from paying employees less than employees of the opposite sex for equal work requiring equal skill, effort, responsibility, and performed under similar working conditions.

Allows wage differentials based on seniority systems, merit systems, production quality or quantity measures, 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.

Awards reasonable remedies to employees found to have experienced violations, using the same standards provided under federal Title VII or Title IX.

Takes effect July 1, 2020.