Mississippi
Guide to Mississippi leave laws including FMLA, jury duty, and military leave. Understand employer requirements and employee rights in MS.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No state requirement. Per employer policy.
Pro-rata: Per employer policy
Carryover: Per employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: No
Paid days: Varies
Statutory pay: Varies
Eligibility: No state sick leave requirement
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks (FMLA only)
Paternity: 12 weeks (FMLA only)
Adoption: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Shared leave: 12 weeks combined under FMLA
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Jury Duty: As needed (unpaid)
Military Leave: Per USERRA (unpaid)
Voting Leave: Reasonable time (unpaid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Per federal requirements
Penalties: Federal penalties for FMLA violations
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day / Robert E. Lee Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Confederate Memorial Day: 2025-04-28
Memorial Day / Jefferson Davis Birthday: 2025-05-26
Independence Day: 2025-07-04
Frequently asked questions
Does Mississippi have paid family leave?
No, Mississippi does not have a state paid family leave program. Only federal FMLA provides unpaid leave.
Is sick leave required in Mississippi?
No, Mississippi has no state-mandated sick leave. Employers set their own policies.
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