MS HB1361

Prohibits employers from refusing reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions including lactation, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the business.

Prevents adverse employment actions against employees who request or use accommodations and requires employers to reinstate employees to their original or equivalent positions when accommodation needs end.

Requires employers to provide written notice of protections to new employees at hire, existing employees within 120 days of July 1, 2023, and employees within 10 days of notifying employer of pregnancy, with notice posted visibly at workplace.

Creates a private right of action with a 3-year statute of limitations in circuit court; violations result in attorney's fees, prejudgment interest, back pay, liquidated damages, and 100% of unpaid wages, or 300% of remedies if willfully violated.

Takes effect July 1, 2023.