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This bill, known as the Mississippi Minimum Wage Act, establishes a state minimum wage that will increase incrementally over three years, starting at $12.00 per hour on January 1, 2027, and rising to $15.00 per hour by January 1, 2029, with provisions to match any increases in the federal minimum wage. The Mississippi Department of Employment Security, Office of the Governor, is empowered to enforce and administer this law, with penalties for violations including fines and a civil cause of action for employees. Importantly, the bill allows municipalities and counties, at their discretion, to mandate a wage higher than the state minimum. It also defines "employer" and "employee" for the purposes of the act, excluding certain small businesses (fewer than five employees) and individuals employed by the federal government or state political subdivisions, among others. The act also addresses overtime pay for non-agricultural employees, allows employers to use a portion of tips as part of the minimum wage for tipped employees, and outlines record-keeping requirements for employers. The bill also makes technical amendments to existing laws concerning garnishment of wages, human trafficking definitions, and various state programs, while also bringing forward other sections of code for potential future amendment.

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