Mississippi Overtime & Paycheck Calculator
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Mississippi Labor Code & FLSA Authority
Statutory Citation: Miss. Code § 71-1-1
Mississippi has no state minimum wage law; federal FLSA minimum wage ($7.25/hr) and weekly overtime rules apply.
Employee Statutory Rights (MS)
- ✓ Federal FLSA minimum wage protection of $7.25/hr.
- ✓ 1.5x regular rate for hours worked over 40 per workweek.
- ✓ Protection from illegal wage withholdings.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (MS)
- § Pay non-exempt staff at least semi-monthly.
- § Maintain accurate FLSA time logs.
- § Make up tip credit shortfalls.
Common Mississippi Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Failing to make up tip credit shortfalls.
Off-the-clock shift work.
Misclassifying hourly workers.
Did Your Employer Violate Mississippi Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from Miss. Code § 71-1-1
Based on Mississippi labor code standards (Miss. Code § 71-1-1), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Employer Statutory Violation & Penalty Risk Audit
Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Mississippi
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & MS Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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