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MS HB1272
Bill
Status
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Bryant Clark
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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, and responsibility under similar working conditions
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Allows pay differentials based on seniority systems, merit systems, production-based pay, 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 has violated the equal pay requirement
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Awards remedies including attorney's fees, prejudgment interest, back pay, liquidated damages, and 100% of unpaid wage differences for violations
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Increases damages to 300% of remedies for willful violations by employers
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Effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Employee wages; require to be paid equally for women and men.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021