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MS SB2172
Bill
AI Summary
- Establishes Mississippi state minimum wage at $12.00 per hour beginning January 1, 2025, increasing to $15.00 per hour beginning January 1, 2027
- Requires minimum wage increases equal to federal minimum wage plus 0.5% whenever federal rate increases
- Sets reduced wage of 85% of state minimum for learners, beginners, and workers under 18 for first 200 hours of employment
- Exempts employers with fewer than 5 employees, agricultural workers under certain conditions, students, independent contractors, and certain other categories from minimum wage requirements
- Establishes Mississippi Department of Employment Security as enforcement authority with power to inspect records, assess criminal penalties of $100-$10,000 and imprisonment up to 1 year for violations, and allows employees to pursue civil action for unpaid wages plus attorney's fees
- Permits gratuities to count toward up to 50% of minimum wage for tipped employees if they actually receive that amount
- Requires overtime pay of 1.5 times regular rate for hours over 40 per week, except for agricultural employees
- Allows municipalities and counties to set higher minimum wages than state rate but prohibits setting lower rates
- Effective July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Mississippi Minimum Wage Act; enact.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2024
Committee Referrals
Labor2/2/2024
Full Bill Text
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