What is the federal minimum wage employers must pay?
Most employers must pay their workers at least the federal minimum wage. Federal law requires employers to pay all employees a minimum hourly wage, currently $7.25 a year later. Each state is also free to impose its own minimum wage (and most do).
Is Delaware’s minimum wage going up in 2021?
On July 19, 2021, Delaware Governor John Carney signed legislation that will gradually increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025. This is a substantial increase from Delaware’s current minimum wage of $9.25 per hour. Effective January 1, 2022, the minimum wage will increase to $10.50 per hour.
What is the minimum wage in Delaware for 2020?
$9.25
State Minimum Wage Rates
| State | 2020 Minimum Wage | 2021 Minimum Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $12.00 | $12.32 |
| Connecticut | $12.00 | $13.00 (effective 8/1/21) |
| Delaware | $9.25 | $10.25 |
| Washington D.C. | $15.00 | $15.20 |
What’s the minimum wage for an employee in Delaware?
The minimum cash wage payable to employees who receive tips is $2.23 per hour. Handicapped workers and student employees may be paid under the Delaware minimum wage provided their employer has obtained a special certificate from the Delaware Department of Labor.
What is the minimum wage in my state?
The Federal Minimum Wage is applicable nationwide, and overrides any state laws that provide a lower minimum wage rate to ensure that the local minimum wage in all states is at least $7.25 per hour. The Federal Minimum Wage was last updated in 2009.
Is there a minimum wage for federal employees?
Federal employers may not pay you under $7.25 per hour unless you or your occupation are specifically exempt from the minimum wage under state or federal law. If you have questions about the Federal minimum wage, please ask us and someone will respond to you as soon as possible.
What is the federal minimum wage for 2017?
Federal Minimum Wage for 2017, 2018. Federal employers may not pay you under $7.25 per hour unless you or your occupation are specifically exempt from the minimum wage under state or federal law. If you have questions about the Federal minimum wage, please ask us and someone will respond to you as soon as possible.
The minimum cash wage payable to employees who receive tips is $2.23 per hour. Handicapped workers and student employees may be paid under the Delaware minimum wage provided their employer has obtained a special certificate from the Delaware Department of Labor.
What’s the current minimum wage in the United States?
The current Federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour is the lowest amount a non-exempt employee in any state in the the United States can legally be paid for hourly work. Special minimum wage rates, such as the “Federal waitress minimum wage” for tipped employees, may apply to certain workers. How much will I earn working a minimum wage job?
Are there any exemptions to the federal minimum wage?
Federal Minimum Wage Exemptions. You may be paid under the Federal minimum wage if you fit into one of the following categories: Federal Under 20 Minimum Wage – $4.25 – Federal law allows any employer to pay a new employee who is under 20 years of age a training wage of $4.25 per hour for the first 90 days of employment.
What happens if you fail to display a Delaware labor law poster?
Failure to display a Delaware labor law poster in the workplace can result in severe fines. Instead of printing out pages of mandatory Delaware and Federal labor law posters, you can purchase a professional, laminated all-in-one labor law poster that guarantees compliance with all Delaware and federal posting requirements.