US Jurisdictions

Mississippi

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    Employment Law Guide

    HR Management: Mississippi

    Mississippi law does not require private employers to provide employees with access to their personnel files.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Harassment: Mississippi

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Mississippi laws prohibiting sexual harassment and other forms of harassment on the basis of a protected characteristic. It covers sexual harassment training, defenses against harassment claims, enforcement and remedies.

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    Employment Law Guide

    HR and Workplace Safety: Mississippi

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Mississippi requirements regarding workplace safety and health, including those related to the absence of a state plan, the statute of limitations for personal injuries and wrongful death, and the use of electronic devices while driving. This guide also provides information on industry-specific agencies.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Interviewing and Selecting Job Candidates: Mississippi

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Mississippi laws applicable to employers when interviewing and selecting prospective employees. It covers acceptable and unacceptable interview questions, laws restricting certain types of inquiries, and how antidiscrimination laws apply during the interview and selection process.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Affirmative Action: Mississippi

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Mississippi laws surrounding affirmative action in the workplace. It covers the law for private employers and the law for state contractors.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    New Hire Reporting: Mississippi

    This guide provides compliance guidance for HR and payroll professionals in Mississippi regarding the requirement to report new hire information to the state, including what, when and how to report.