MS SB2148

Prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or applicants based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions including lactation and breast milk expression.

Requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations such as frequent breaks, time off for recovery, modified equipment, temporary job transfers, light duty, or flexible schedules unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

Mandates employers engage in timely, good-faith interactive process with employees to determine effective accommodations and provide written notice of these rights to new hires and existing employees within 120 days of the act's effective date.

Allows aggrieved employees to file lawsuits in circuit court for violations; if found liable, employers must pay attorney's fees, back pay, liquidated damages, and 100% of unpaid wages, or 300% of remedies if willful violation occurs.

Takes effect July 1, 2020, and is codified in Chapter 1, Title 71 of the Mississippi Code.