2024 Minimum Wage Rates by State
Do you have employees working in any of these 26 states that have minimum wage rates increasing in 2024? Here’s what you need to know.
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Minimum Wage Increases for 2022
If you have employees that work in any of these states, you'll need to adjust your minimum wage rates and update your compliance posters.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Nov 29, 2021
Minimum Wage Increases for 2021
Nearly half of all states are increasing their minimum wage rates for 2021. Is your state affected? See the complete list.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Dec 18, 2020
Minimum Wage Increases – January 1, 2020
While the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr still presides in 21 states, many states will have minimum wage rate increases in 2020.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Dec 18, 2019
Minimum Wage Increases - July 1, 2019
Minimum wage is increasing in several states and municipalities as of July 1, 2019. Will your employees be affected? Check the list.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Jun 17, 2019
Minimum Wage Increases - January 1, 2019
Along with 19 states, various cities and counties will see minimum wage increases in January, 2019. Employers should verify they're in compliance.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Dec 21, 2018
Minimum Wage Increases - July 1, 2017
Although the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr has not changed since 2009, several states will see minimum wage increases as of July 1, 2017.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jun 30, 2017
Charging Employees for Uniforms
Are employers allowed to have employees pay for uniforms? Yes, but employers need to ensure employee wages never dip below minimum wage and...
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
May 26, 2017
Why You Should be Paying a $70K Minimum Wage
Does money make all the difference for employee morale? Here are three reasons of why a high minimum wage may be genius, and three reasons why it’s...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
May 4, 2015
