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MS HB1222
Bill
Status
3/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Robert Johnson
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AI Summary
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Prohibits employers from paying employees of one sex less than employees of the opposite sex for equal work requiring equal skill, effort, responsibility, and similar working conditions in the same establishment.
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Allows wage differentials based on seniority systems, merit systems, production-based earnings systems, or any factor other than sex.
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Grants employees the right to file a petition in circuit court if they believe their employer violated the equal pay provision.
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Requires employers found in violation to award reasonable remedies as provided by federal law under Title VII or Title IX.
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Takes effect July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
Equal pay for equal work; require for employees of opposite sex in the same work establishment.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020