State reference · MS
Mississippi ADA + employment hiring law
Mississippi Public Workforce Statute (state employees only), Miss. Code Ann. § 25-9-149. Enforced by EEOC Jackson Area Office. Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Mississippi Public Workforce Statute (state employees only) is codified at Miss. Code Ann. § 25-9-149.
Mississippi has no comprehensive private-sector state employment-discrimination statute. The federal ADA Title I floor (42 U.S.C. § 12112) controls for private-sector disability claims.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
EEOC Jackson Area Office
Agency website: https://www.eeoc.gov/field-office/jackson/location
Mississippi does not have a state Fair Employment Practices Agency. Charges are filed directly with the EEOC.
Employer-coverage threshold
15+ employees under the federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12111(5)).
Notable feature
Mississippi is one of the few states without a comprehensive private-sector disability-discrimination statute. Federal ADA standards apply.
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Mississippi case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Mississippi-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Mississippi?
Mississippi Public Workforce Statute (state employees only), codified at Miss. Code Ann. § 25-9-149. Mississippi has no comprehensive private-sector state employment-discrimination statute. The federal ADA Title I floor (42 U.S.C. § 12112) controls for private-sector disability claims.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Mississippi?
EEOC Jackson Area Office. Mississippi does not have a state Fair Employment Practices Agency. Charges are filed directly with the EEOC.
What employer-size threshold applies in Mississippi?
15+ employees under the federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12111(5)).
How does Mississippi interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Mississippi employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. Mississippi does not have a state Fair Employment Practices Agency. Charges are filed directly with the EEOC.
Where can I read the Mississippi statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: Miss. Code Ann. § 25-9-149. Agency: EEOC Jackson Area Office at https://www.eeoc.gov/field-office/jackson/location. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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