Mississippi Minimum Wage Act establishes a state minimum wage, outlines enforcement mechanisms, and amends related statutes.
The Mississippi Minimum Wage Act sets a state minimum wage, increasing it incrementally over three years, and defines employers and employees subject to the law. It empowers the Mississippi Department of Employment Security to enforce the law, including penalizing employers who fail to pay minimum wages. The act also amends related statutes to align with the new minimum wage provisions and includes technical amendments to other sections. The intent is to safeguard workers' health and well-being by ensuring fair wages.
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