Happy New Year! We hope you all enjoyed the holidays. 2013 didn’t start off slowly, that’s for sure — fiscal cliff anyone? As we’re sure you all know, late last night Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act, designed to avoid the dreaded fiscal cliff. What does this mean for employers? In short, lots of
Reminder: Florida’s Minimum Wage to Increase in 2013
Can you believe we’re less than a month away from 2013? We can’t!
One of the things that will change for Florida employers is the minimum wage, which is set to increase again in 2013, rising from $7.67 to $7.79 per hour. The minimum wage for tipped employees is rising as well, from $4.65 to
Reminder: Florida’s Minimum Wage Increases Today!
Happy New Year! Can you believe it is 2012? Employees who make minimum wage can ring in 2012 by celebrating their 36-cent per hour raise. That’s right, as we told you back in November, Florida’s minimum wage increased to $7.67, effective today. The minimum wage for tipped employees also rises 36-cents, to $4.65.
Employers
Florida’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase in 2012
Florida’s minimum wage is set to increase to $7.67 starting January 1, 2012. This 36-cent increase follows on the heels of a 6-cent increase (to $7.31) set in June 2011. The minimum wage for tipped employees will also rise 36-cents in the new year, from $4.29 to $4.65.
Employers should make sure all employees are