Mississippi Sick and Safe Leave Act; enact.

Mississippi's SB 2423, the "Mississippi Sick and Safe Leave Act," would require most employers to provide employees with earned paid sick leave. Specifically, employees would accrue one hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum of 40 hours per year, usable for personal health needs, caring for family members (as broadly defined), or addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The bill prohibits retaliation against employees who use this leave and mandates employers to notify new hires about their rights under the law. Administered by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, the act establishes a baseline standard but allows employers to offer more generous policies.