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MS HB1270
Bill
Status
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Robert Johnson
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AI Summary
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Prohibits employers from paying an employee a lower wage than an employee of the opposite sex for equal work requiring equal skill, effort, and responsibility under similar working conditions
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Allows pay differentials based on seniority systems, merit systems, quantity/quality of production, or any factor other than sex
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Creates a legal right for employees to file petitions in Mississippi circuit court if they believe their employer has violated the equal pay provisions
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Employees who prevail in court shall be awarded reasonable remedies as provided by federal law under Title VII or Title IX
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Effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Equal pay for equal work; require for employees of opposite sex in the same work establishment.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021