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The last thing any employer wants is to be considered “out of touch” because they don’t know what the current minimum wage is for employees. Beyond appearing to be clueless, companies can’t afford to risk the potential wage and hour or FLSA lawsuits from their employees. Minimum wage laws are changing regularly. Get reliable information so you can pay people properly. https://lnkd.in/e54U-m6j

As discussions between the federal government and the labour congress continue regarding the review of the minimum wage, we’d like to hear your thoughts. What do you believe is a fair minimum wage that ensures a decent standard of living for all workers? Let's hear your opinion in the comment section! #MinimumWage #LabourCongress #FairWages #DevienConsult

Several state and local minimum wage rates will soon increase, beginning July 1, 2024. Charles McDonald and Nancy Sasser Lester provide updates on the state and major locality minimum wage increases for mid-2024 only, along with related changes in the minimum cash wage for tipped employees where applicable: https://bit.ly/3VAUEgm #employmentlaw #wageandhour #minimumwage

On January 1, California's minimum wage will increase to $16 per hour. This rate applies to all employees, subject to a few limited exceptions. Additionally, Governor Gavin Newsom has approved laws changing minimum wage for certain sectors that go into effect later in 2024. Perkins Coie LLP's Jill Ripke and Alejandra Jimenez share more details in this blog post. #MinimumWage #CaliforniaMinimumWage #WageAndHour #LaborAndEmployment

Mid-year minimum wage increases will soon go into effect for major localities including Los Angeles, Chicago, and the District of Columbia. Oregon, Florida, and Nevada will see state-wide mid-year minimum wage increases as well. The article linked below includes details employers need to stay compliant with these changes.

💰A #minimumwage is only effective to the degree it is actually paid – and research suggests that minimum wage non-compliance is very common. 📜This column uses data on all violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act in the #US documented since 2005 to ask what incentives US firms have to comply with the federal minimum wage. While the law allows for large penalties, average penalty levels are far too low to give most firms an incentive to comply. As the federal minimum wage is increased, higher penalties and greater enforcement will be needed to ensure compliance. Vox column by: Anna Stansbury (@MITSloan, @MIT_IWER) Read more here: https://ow.ly/9F6Q50Rgg9X

Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act authorizes employers, after receiving a certificate from the Wage and Hour Division, to pay special minimum wages — wages less than the Federal minimum wage — to workers who have disabilities for the work being performed. But there is momentum to change the subminumim wage. What do you know about 14(c)? Learn about its history, what 14(c) looks like in practice and the controversies surrounding it. https://lnkd.in/evDsCa66 #WorkforceWednesday #RAISE #Transition

Each April, the National Minimum Wage goes up, this year has seen big changes for employees over 21 years of age so it's important to check you've updated your employees pay or you could be in breach of the law ⚖️ #Minimumwage #Businessguide #Businessnews

Upcoming November Massachusetts Ballot Question: Should employers be required to pay the full minimum wage ($15) to tipped employees AND should "tip pooling" be permitted among both tipped and nontipped employees? How would you vote if you were voting today?

Today's #LawFridayFact is a pop quiz💡 Let's test your insights on the Florida minimum wage as of September 2023 when the Minimum Wage Act went into effect... Last Fall, the automatic wage increase set by the 2005 Florida legislature went into effect setting the Florida minimum wage for hourly workers to $12 per hour. This rate is different for tipped employees who should receive at least $8.98 per hour in Florida. Interested in learning more about your employee rights or seeking employment justice for compensation? Schedule a consultation with our team TODAY 📲 https://zurl.co/Orsd #Contrator #IndependentContractor #DOL #SHRM#LegalNews #EmploymentNews #News #EmploymentLaw#EmploymentLawyer #BlackLawyers#SmallBusinessOwner #FloridaLawyer #EmploymentLaws#PalmBeachLawyer #EstatePlanning#EstatePlanningAttorney #Housing #Immigration#ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawyer#ImmigrationLawFirm #SouthFloridaLawyer