Wage and Hour

Starting January 1, 2012, Oregon’s minimum wage rate will increase 30 cents to $8.80 per hour. Employers may not use the tips of tipped employees as credit toward the minimum wage rate. The state’s Minimum Wage labor law posters are updated each year. These notices provide a summary of Oregon’s laws relating to minimum wage, Read more

Effective January 1, 2012, Ohio’s minimum wage rate will increase to $7.70 per hour for non-tipped employees and $3.85 per hour for tipped employees, plus tips. Ohio’s current minimum wage is $7.40 per hour for non-tipped employees and $3.70 for tipped employees, plus tips. On January 1, 2012, the minimum wage increase will apply to Read more

Louisiana has updated its Minor Labor Law state-mandated posting. The notice has been revised to reflect child labor law changes effective August 15, 2011 per H.B. 303. Under the new provisions, the following child labor law changes will be implemented: Hour restrictions for 14 & 15 year olds Under former law: Minors could not work Read more