Florida workers will see more payouts from Tuesday (September 30) because the minimum state wage is rising to $ 14 per hour for employees without a tip and $ 10.98 per hour for workers.
The increase is part of the change approved by the electoral approved in 2020, which gradually increases the minimum wage of the state to $ 15 per hour to 30 September 2026. Since 2021 the rate increased by $ 1 by 1 September: September:
Once the wage reaches $ 15, the future will be associated with inflation.
The minimum wage in Florida was $ 8.56 per hour before the amendment was made. The last increase gives Florida almost doubled federal minimum wages of $ 7.25, which has not increased since 2009. At $ 14 per hour, the state connects with Hawaii for the 17th. The highest highest minimum wage in the US.
Impact on workers
Employers of workers inclined can calculate wage tips up to $ 3.02, according to federal rules. This means that direct employers must pay in cash wages, the minimum wage of the state is minus $ 3.02.
The promotion and protection of workers
The Florida Constitution protects the rights of workers to file complaints unless employers comply with the law. Businesses have found that they violate the minimum wage requirements, and may face fines of $ 1,000 for violations.
National context
While Florida moves towards the wage of $ 15, 14 states still monitor the federal minimum of $ 7.25 and five states – Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee – does not have minimum wage laws.
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