Mississippi § 71-5-131 - Privileged communications [Repealed effective July 1, 2023].
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 71-5-131 — Privileged communications [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71-5-131. Privileged communications [Repealed effective July 1, 2023].
All letters, reports, communications, or any other matters, either oral or written, from the employer or employee to each other or to the department or any of its agents, representatives or employees, which shall have been written, sent, delivered or made in connection with the requirements and administration of this chapter shall be absolutely privileged and shall not be made the subject matter or basis of any suit for slander or libel in any court of the State of Mississippi unless the same be false in fact and maliciously written, sent, delivered or made for the purpose of causing a denial of benefits under this chapter.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 71-5-131
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 71-5-131 cover?
Section 71-5-131 ("Privileged communications [Repealed effective July 1, 2023].") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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