On January 1, 2019, 20 states, including the state of Florida, are set to increase the minimum wage. Employers are required to pay employees at least the new minimum wage rate and post a notice in the workplace to inform employees of their right to receive the minimum wage. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has released the 2019 Florida Minimum Wage notice with plenty of time to spare for employers to comply by the new year.
What do employers need to know about the 2019 Florida minimum wage?
The current Florida minimum wage law was passed ballot initiative in 2004. Voters chose to amend to state constitution to increase the minimum wage each year by the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index for urban wage earners and clerical workers (CPI-W) in the South Region. Between September 1, 2017 and August 31, 2018, the CPI-W index rose by 2.9%, leading to a 2.9% increase to the state minimum wage.
The Florida Minimum Wage notice provides information on the state minimum wage law, including an employee’s rights under the law and penalties for violation of the law. In accordance with the increase, the Florida Minimum Wage notice has been revised with the new minimum wage rates for the non-tipped and tipped employees, effective January 1, 2019:-
Minimum wage rate for non-tipped workers: $8.46 per hour.
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Minimum wage rate for tipped workers: $5.44 per hour.
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January 1 minimum wage products begin shipping on December 3.
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