Mississippi workplace law quick facts
Legal calculators for Mississippi workers
High-stakes legal tools with Mississippi-specific laws and deadlines
Pay calculators for Mississippi workers
Mississippi minimum wage $7.25/hr - overtime after 40 hours/week
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About Mississippi workplace law
Mississippi workers are protected by a combination of federal law and Mississippi state statutes. Federal law sets minimum standards that apply in all 50 states, while Mississippi law may provide additional protections in areas like minimum wage, overtime, workers compensation, and family leave.
Key Mississippi workplace facts for 2026: The Mississippi minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. Workers compensation pays up to $637 per week for injured workers. Personal injury lawsuits must be filed within 3 years under Mississippi law. Mississippi has a state income tax of 5.0%. Workers in Mississippi rely on the federal Family and Medical Leave Act for unpaid job-protected leave.
All calculators on this page use official data from Mississippi government sources including the Mississippi Department of Labor, Mississippi Workers Compensation Board, Mississippi Department of Revenue, and relevant state statutes. Data is updated annually each January and whenever significant law changes occur.