HB543

Minimum wage; establish at $10.00 and set requirements for exemptions and overtime.

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In Text

Mississippi Minimum Wage Act sets state minimum wage at $10.00 per hour and exempts tipped employees; outlines overtime pay guidelines.

The Mississippi Minimum Wage Act establishes the state minimum wage at $10.00 per hour, with exemptions for tipped employees who must be paid at least $3.62 per hour. Employers must pay overtime at a rate of one and a half times the regular rate for employees working more than 40 hours per week. The act prohibits local governments from setting their own minimum wage rates or mandatory vacation or sick leave days, aiming to maintain a uniform wage environment.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 12

House

Referred To Workforce Development;Business and Commerce