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MS HB774

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Alyce Clarke

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from paying employees wages at a lower rate than employees of the opposite sex in the same establishment performing equal work requiring equal skill, effort, and responsibility under similar working conditions

  • Allows wage differentials based on seniority systems, merit systems, production-based systems, or any factor other than sex

  • Creates a private right of action allowing aggrieved employees to file petitions in circuit court in Mississippi

  • Requires employers found in violation to pay reasonable remedies consistent with remedies available under federal Title VII or Title IX violations

  • Takes effect July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Equal pay for equal work; require for employees of opposite sex in the same work establishment.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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