New Poster Reflects Increased Federal Minimum Wage
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a new poster reflecting the increased federal minimum wage, which goes into effect today. All employers subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act's minimum wage provisions must post this updated notice, available here.
As previously reported, the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 increases the federal minimum wage in three increments over the next two years, with the first increase of $5.15 to $5.85 per hour taking place today (the federal minimum wage will then increase to $6.55 per hour beginning July 24, 2008, and to $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009). California employers should note, however, that this increase in the federal minimum wage will not affect the wages earned by California employees, who are currently entitled to the higher minimum wage of $7.50 per hour ($8.00 per hour effective January 1, 2008). Additionally, San Francisco employers must pay their employees the city's current minimum wage of $9.14 per hour.
For specific questions regarding the obligation to post the updated notice, please contact us directly.