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Miss. Code § 71-5-535: Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-535

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Employers cannot require employees to waive benefits, pay employer contributions, or deduct wages for contributions. Violations result in fines of $100–$1,000, imprisonment up to 6 months, or both.

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