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MS HB774
Bill
Status
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Alyce Clarke
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AI Summary
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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
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Allows wage differentials based on seniority systems, merit systems, production-based systems, or any factor other than sex
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Creates a private right of action allowing aggrieved employees to file petitions in circuit court in Mississippi
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Requires employers found in violation to pay reasonable remedies consistent with remedies available under federal Title VII or Title IX violations
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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