Breakdown of new minimum wage

Here is a breakdown of the new minimum wage laws in the United States:

Federal Minimum Wage:

• The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, which has been the same since 2009.
• There are ongoing efforts to increase the federal minimum wage, but no changes have been made yet.

State-by-State Minimum Wage:

• As of January 2022, 30 states and the District of Columbia have a minimum wage higher than the federal minimum wage.
• Some states have a higher minimum wage for tipped employees, students, or youth.
• Here are some examples of state minimum wages:
  • California: $14.00 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  • New York: $12.50 per hour (effective December 31, 2021)
  • Massachusetts: $14.25 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  • Washington: $13.69 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  • Florida: $8.65 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)

Local Minimum Wage:

• Some cities and counties have their own minimum wage laws, which may be higher than the state or federal minimum wage.
• Examples of local minimum wages include:
  • Seattle, Washington: $16.39 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  • San Francisco, California: $16.32 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  • Los Angeles, California: $15.00 per hour (effective July 1, 2022)
  • New York City, New York: $15.00 per hour (effective December 31, 2021)

Tipped Employees:

• In some states, tipped employees (such as servers and bartenders) are allowed to earn a lower minimum wage, as long as their tips bring their total hourly wage up to the state minimum wage.
• For example, in California, tipped employees can earn a minimum wage of $4.00 per hour, as long as their tips bring their total hourly wage up to $14.00 per hour.

Youth Minimum Wage:

• Some states have a lower minimum wage for youth, such as teenagers or students.
• For example, in California, youth aged 20-24 can earn a minimum wage of $12.00 per hour, while youth aged 16-19 can earn a minimum wage of $11.00 per hour.

It's worth noting that these rates are subject to change, and new minimum wage laws may be enacted at the federal, state, or local level.