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This bill, known as the "Mississippi Minimum Wage Act," establishes a state minimum wage of $15.00 per hour for most employees, with a specific rate of $3.62 per hour for "tipped employees," defined as those who customarily and regularly receive more than $30.00 per month in tips. It also outlines requirements for overtime pay, mandating time-and-a-half for hours worked beyond the standard, and clarifies that certain employees, including manual laborers, blue-collar workers, and those whose primary duties are not management or directly related to business operations or requiring advanced intellectual skills, are not exempt from overtime pay regardless of their salary. The bill also brings forward and potentially amends several existing Mississippi Code sections related to various topics, including accounting internships, local wage regulations, election poll manager training, compensation plans, school employee leave policies, economic development definitions, wage garnishment exemptions, and human trafficking, with the overall act taking effect on July 1, 2026.

Labor and Employment

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0527.xml