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The federal minimum wage will be $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. Many states also have minimum wage laws. In cases where an employee is subject to both state and federal minimum wage laws, the employee is entitled to the higher minimum wage. Of course, the states do not make it easy. Only 12 […]
The Department of Labor (DOL) has recently issued an opinion letter on whether an employer’s break and meal policy was in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) [Wage & Hour Opinion Letter FLSA2008-7NA]. The company has written policies regarding break and meal periods which provide: The company offers employees a 15-minute break during […]
A nonpartisan coalition of more than 90 faith, community, labor and business organizations has launched an ambitious “$10 in 2010″ campaign to raise the federal minimum wage within two years. The Let Justice Roll Living Wage Campaign announced the crusade with support from various denominations, including American Baptist Churches USA, the Episcopal Church, Religious Action […]
Current minimum wage rates for all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. State Minimum Wage Tip Credit Actual Tip Minimum % Allowed Credit $ Cash Wage Alabama none Alaska $7.15 0% $0.00 $7.15 Arizona $6.90 $3.00 $3.90 Arkansas $6.25 $3.62 $2.63 California $8.00 0% $0.00 $8.00 Colorado $7.02 $3.02 $4.00 Connecticut $7.65 29.3% […]