Minimum wage increases in July

by Ted

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 [...]

Minimum Wage Increases in 5 States Today, July 1st

by Ted

Five states increased their minimum wages effective July 1, 2008.
In Illinois, the state minimum wage increased from $7.50 to $7.75 per hour.  Credit for tips may not exceed 40% of the applicable minimum wage.
Michigan’s minimum wage also increased from $7.15 to $7.40.   Tipped employees make $2.65 making the state tip credit $4.75.
The West Virginia minimum [...]