Bill > HB830

This bill establishes the Mississippi Minimum Wage Law, setting the state minimum wage at $10.00 per hour. It provides an exemption for employers with tipped employees, who must pay those employees at least $3.62 per hour. The bill also sets guidelines for employees entitled to overtime pay, including manual laborers, certain public safety workers, and employees whose primary duties are not management or directly related to the employer's business operations. Employers and employees not specifically mentioned in the bill will fall under the purview of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. The bill also includes provisions related to other state laws, such as laws governing paid leave for public school employees and laws regarding debt collection. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2024.