Florida low wage earners and tipped employees: Keep an eye out for 2012 minimum wage increase Beginning in 2012, many of Florida's workers are going to get a bump in their pay. Florida minimum wage will increase to $7.67 per hour starting January 1, 2012. Florida's current minimum wage is $7.31.
How Florida calculated 36 cent wage increase
Florida is one of many states which raise their minimum wage level to account for changes in costs of living every year. Florida adjusts its minimum wage based on changes with the Consumer Price Index in the south region. This year, the 36-cent increase reflects a 4.9% increase in the cost of living.
How this affects Florida tipped employees
If you are a tipped employee in Florida, and your employer qualifies for a tip credit of $3.02, he or she must pay you an hourly wage of $4.65 per hour, effective January 1, 2012.
Florida employees eligible for minimum wage and overtime
If you are an exempt employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act, you are eligible for minimum wage and overtime pay for hours over 40 in a work week. If you are not paid fairly according to the FLSA, contact our employment lawyers to review your case for free at 888-449-2068. You can also order our free book to learn more about wage and overtime claims.
Category: Tipped Employees
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