Mississippi Wage and Hour Law FAQs

Mississippi Overtime, Wage and Hour Law Questions

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What is the minimum wage in Mississippi?

Mississippi does not have state-specific laws regarding minimum wage. Therefore, employers are subject to federal minimum wage law. Currently, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. Certain exceptions may apply.

What are the overtime laws in Mississippi?

Mississippi does not have laws regarding overtime; therefore, employers are subject to the federal overtime law known as the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Are Mississippi workers entitled to meal or rest breaks?

Neither federal nor Mississippi wage and hour law requires employers to provide breaks to their employees. However, many employers offer breaks to increase productivity.

Employers who choose to do so must compensate workers for breaks that last less than 20 minutes. Meal periods, which typically last 30 minutes, do not need to be compensated as long as the employee is completely relieved of their job duties.

Are workers in Mississippi entitled to vacation days, sick leave and severance pay?

Mississippi wage and hour law does not require employers to offer vacation days, sick leave or severance pay.

Should workers receive overtime pay when working holidays?

Employers are not required to pay time-and-a-half compensation to employees who work holidays.