The Labor Department of the Arizona Industrial Commission announced recently that pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes §23-363, the minimum wage for the state of Arizona will increase to $7.65 per hour effective January 1, 2012. The law requires an adjustment to the...
Florida Minimum Wage Increases to $7.67 Effective January 1, 2012
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announced recently that pursuant to the Florida Constitution, the minimum wage for the state of Florida would increase from $7.31 per hour to $7.67 effective January 1, 2012. Adjustment Must Be Calculated Annually The law...
Montana Minimum Wage Increases to $7.35 Effective January 1, 2012
The Montana Department of Labor and Industry announced recently that pursuant to Montana Code Annotated 39-3-409, the minimum wage for the state of Montana would increase from $7.35 per hour to $7.65 effective January 1, 2012. Adjustment Must Be Calculated Annually...
Washington Minimum Wage to Increase to $9.04 January 1, 2012
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries announced recently that pursuant to Initiative 688, the minimum wage for the state of Washington would increase from $8.67 to $9.04 per hour effective January 1, 2012. The law requires an adjustment to the...
Ohio Minimum Wage to Increase to $7.70 per Hour for 2012
The Ohio Department of Commerce announced recently that, effective January 1, 2012, the minimum wage for the state of Ohio will increase to $7.70 per hour for non-tipped employees and $3.85 for tipped employees. Minimum Wage Applies to Employers That Gross More than...
Oregon Minimum Wages Increases to $8.80 for 2012
Brad Avakian, Commissioner of the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, announced recently that, effective January 1, 2012, the minimum wage for the state of Oregon will increase to $8.80 per hour. Measure 25 Mandates Annual Adjustments As a result of Measure 25,...
Question of the Week: What Is the Impact of Not Providing a Tip Credit Notice?
This week’s question comes from Tony, a restaurant owner. I read that restaurants should obtain a signed tip credit notice from all tipped employees. What is the impact of not providing a tip credit notice? Answer: Employers who do not provide a tip credit notice are...
Prince George’s County Public Schools Agrees to Pay $4.2 Million in Back Wages
The US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has obtained an agreement for Maryland’s Prince George’s County Public Schools system (PGCPS) to pay $4,222,146 in back wages due 1,044 workers to resolve violations of the H-1B temporary foreign worker program....
New Hampshire Ties State Minimum Wage To Federal Minimum Wage
The New Hampshire General Court voted to override the veto of Governor John Lynch and to enact HB 133, AN ACT relative to the minimum wage. The law will require the New Hampshire minimum wage to be linked to the federal minimum wage and is effective August 21, 2011....
Colorado Minimum Wage to Increase to $7.36 Effective January 1, 2011
The Division of Labor of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment recently promulgated Colorado Minimum Wage Order 27, which increases, effective January 1, 2011, the minimum wage for the state of Colorado from $7.24 to $7.36 per hour. Wage Adjustment Is...
Washington Minimum Wage to Increase to $8.67 January 1, 2011
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries announced recently that pursuant to Initiative 688, the minimum wage for the state of Washington would increase from $8.55 to $8.67 per hour effective January 1, 2011. The law requires an adjustment to the...
Vermont Minimum Wage to Increase to $8.15 January 1, 2011
The Vermont Department of Labor announced recently that pursuant to Title 21 of the Vermont Statutes, Annotated §384, the minimum wage for the state of Vermont will increase from $8.06 to $8.15 per hour effective January 1, 2011. The law requires an adjustment to the...
Arizona Minimum Wage to Increase to $7.35 Effective January 1, 2011
The Labor Department of the Arizona Industrial Commission announced recently that pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes §23-363, the minimum wage for the state of Arizona will increase to $7.35 per hour effective January 1, 2011. The law requires an adjustment to the...
Ohio Minimum Wage to Increase to $7.40 per Hour for 2011
The Ohio Department of Commerce announced recently that, effective January 1, 2011, the minimum wage for the state of Ohio will increase to $7.40 per hour for non-tipped employees and $3.70 for tipped employees. Minimum Wage Applies to Employers That Gross More than...
Montana Minimum Wage Increases to $7.35 for 2011
The Montana Department of Labor and Industry announced recently that pursuant to Montana Code Annotated 39-3-409, the minimum wage for the state of Montana would increase to $7.35 per hour for 2011. Adjustment Must Be Calculated Annually The law requires an adjustment...
Oregon Minimum Wages Increases to $8.50 for 2011
Brad Avakian, Commissioner of the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, announced recently that, effective January 1, 2011, the minimum wage for the state of Oregon will increase to $8.50 per hour. Measure 25 Mandates Annual Adjustments As a result of Measure 25,...
Tip of the Week: Employees vs. Interns
Many businesses consider having an intern due to budgetary concerns in hiring an employee. However, an intern is not free labor. An internship must be a learning experience for the benefit of the intern and not the employer. Are interns entitled to benefits under...
Question of the Week: What Are the New Daily Overtime Rates for Nevada?
This week’s question comes from Mark, a business owner. We read that the minimum wage in Nevada will increase on July 1, 2010. We know that we must pay weekly and daily overtime if the employee’s hourly wage is below a certain rate. What are the new daily overtime...
Nevada Announces Increase in Minimum Wage Effective July 1, 2010
Michael Tanchek, Labor Commissioner for the Department of Business and Industry, State of Nevada, announced recently that effective July 1, 2010 the minimum wage for employees to whom qualifying health benefits have been made available by the employer will be $7.25...
Tip of the Week: 10 Ways to Avoid Wage and Hour Pitfalls
Employers must constantly navigate a minefield of state and federal wage and hour laws. Effectively avoiding common employer pitfalls could save your business thousands of dollars every year. How do you determine which workers should be classified as independent...
US Department of Labor Issues and Withdraws Opinion Letter on Exempt Status of Client Service Managers
The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued Administrator signed Opinion Letter FLSA2009-26. Although Opinion Letters only apply to the exact set of facts and circumstances presented in each case, they are a valuable aid in understanding current interpretations...
Ohio Minimum Wage Remains Unchanged for 2010
The Division of Labor & Worker Safety of the Ohio Department of Commerce announced recently that, effective January 1, 2010, the minimum wage for the state of Ohio will remain at $7.30 per hour for non-tipped employees and $3.65 for tipped employees. The minimum...
Colorado Minimum Wage to Decrease January 1, 2010
The Division of Labor of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment recently promulgated Colorado Minimum Wage Order 26, which decreases, effective January 1, 2010, the minimum wage for the state of Colorado from $7.28 to $7.24 per hour. Pursuant to the inflation...
Washington Minimum Wage Remains Unchanged for 2010
The Washington Department of Labor and Industries announced recently that pursuant to Revised Code of Washington §49.46.020, the minimum wage for the state of Washington will remain at $8.55 per hour for 2010. The law requires an adjustment to the minimum wage be...
Montana Minimum Wage Remains Unchanged for 2010
The Montana Department of Labor and Industry announced recently that pursuant to Montana Code Annotated 39-3-409, the minimum wage for the state of Montana will remain at $7.25 per hour. The law requires an adjustment to the minimum wage that must be calculated no...
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