Federal & State Regulations | Employment contracts - Mississippi

State Info

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

Federal law generally does not regulate employment contracts between employers and employees with one exception: contracts that require the joining or refraining from joining of a labor union as a condition of employment. On the federal level, these contracts are governed by the National Labor Relations Act. States may have a corresponding provision and may also have additional provisions regarding employment contracts.

Mississippi law has a similar provision to federal concerning employment contracts and union membership. It also has additional provisions relating to contracts.

Union membership

There can be no contract of employment requiring an individual’s union membership or non-membership as a condition of employment.

Mississippi Constitution Article 7 Sec. 198-A

Legal action based on contract

Any legal action based on an unwritten contract of employment must begin within one year of the cause of action. §15-1-29

Waiver of rights

An employee can not agree to waive his or her rights to unemployment compensation and the employer can not make deductions from the employee’s wages for the employer’s mandatory contribution. §71-5-535