MS SB2114

Prohibits employers from discriminating against employees and job applicants based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions including lactation.

Requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations such as flexible breaks, modified schedules, temporary job transfers, light duty, or private space for expressing breast milk unless doing so causes undue hardship.

Mandates employers provide written notice to all employees of their rights under this act at commencement of employment and to existing employees within 120 days of the law's effective date.

Allows aggrieved employees to file civil lawsuits in circuit court and recover attorney's fees, back pay, liquidated damages, and 100% of unpaid wages; penalties increase to 300% for willful violations.

Takes effect July 1, 2023, and codifies protections in Chapter 1, Title 71 of the Mississippi Code.