Employment & Worker Protection · Mississippi
Mississippi Minimum Wage — Federal Floor
Enacted employment & worker protection regulation in Mississippi.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2009
- Enacted
- 51
- States with employment & worker protection laws
- 17/100
- Mississippi strictness
The bottom line
Mississippi Minimum Wage — Federal Floor is an enacted law in Mississippi, part of a mature, broadly-adopted employment & worker protection landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2009-07-24
- 51
- states have employment & worker protection laws
- 107/107
- employment & worker protection laws enacted nationally
- 17/100
- Mississippi strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official Mississippi legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Mississippi Minimum Wage — Federal Floor
Mississippi Minimum Wage — Federal Floor is an enacted law in Mississippi under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2009-07-24 and becomes effective on 2009-07-24. Mississippi currently reports 1 tracked regulations with 1 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 17/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 107 employment & worker protection statutes have been enacted and 0 additional bills remain pending - 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Mississippi within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in the enabling statute itself.
Applicability under Mississippi Minimum Wage — Federal Floor: FLSA-covered employers in Mississippi. Penalty exposure is documented as: Federal FLSA enforcement only. Notable exemptions: FLSA exemptions..
Summary
Mississippi has no state minimum wage law. Federal $7.25/hr applies. Preemption statute prohibits local ordinances.
Key Requirements
Federal $7.25/hr applies. No local minimum wage laws permitted.
Penalties
Federal FLSA enforcement only.
Applicability
FLSA-covered employers in Mississippi.
Exemptions
FLSA exemptions.
Official Source
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/stateHow Mississippi compares on employment & worker protection
51 states regulate employment & worker protection - Mississippi ranks #43 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Illinois | 62 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 62 |
| 7 | New York | 62 |
| 8 | Oregon | 62 |
| 9 | Washington | 62 |
| 10 | Delaware | 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Mississippi is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Mississippi Minimum Wage — Federal Floor enacted?
Mississippi Minimum Wage — Federal Floor was enacted on 2009-07-24 and became effective on 2009-07-24.
What are the penalties for violating Mississippi Minimum Wage — Federal Floor?
Federal FLSA enforcement only. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Mississippi Minimum Wage — Federal Floor apply to small businesses?
FLSA-covered employers in Mississippi. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Mississippi compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Mississippi has a regulatory strictness score of 17/100, based on 1 enacted regulation out of 1 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Mississippi Minimum Wage — Federal Floor?
The official text of Mississippi Minimum Wage — Federal Floor is available from the Mississippi legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for employment & worker protection compliance.
- Mississippi Minimum Wage — Federal Floor is enacted in Mississippi, effective 2009-07-24. Official source
- 51 states now regulate employment & worker protection; Mississippi ranks #43 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation Mississippi tracks across all five policy areas. Mississippi profile
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