To: The Mississippi State House and The Mississippi State Senate
Employment Protection in Mississippi
Petition the Mississippi Legislature to Introduce Bill for State-Level Employment Protection for Sexual Orientation and Race
Why is this important?
Mississippians face the danger of employment discrimination on a daily basis.
There is no state level protection for discrimination on the basis of race or sexuality.
Race-based claims require a costly visit to federal court, and only a handful of Mississippi cities offer any protection on the basis of sexual orientation.
The Mississippi Legislature has a fiscal interest in keeping Mississippians employed, as taxpayer money spent on unemployment and welfare can be costly.
Furthermore, employment discrimination has been linked to greater prevalence of costly physical and mental health issues.
Finally and most importantly, Mississippians deserve the freedom to provide for themselves and their families without intrusion into their personal lives or discrimination on a race basis.
There is no state level protection for discrimination on the basis of race or sexuality.
Race-based claims require a costly visit to federal court, and only a handful of Mississippi cities offer any protection on the basis of sexual orientation.
The Mississippi Legislature has a fiscal interest in keeping Mississippians employed, as taxpayer money spent on unemployment and welfare can be costly.
Furthermore, employment discrimination has been linked to greater prevalence of costly physical and mental health issues.
Finally and most importantly, Mississippians deserve the freedom to provide for themselves and their families without intrusion into their personal lives or discrimination on a race basis.