New national minimum wage 2019
In the United States, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, which has been in effect since July 2009. However, some states and cities have implemented higher minimum wages. Here are some notable changes to the national minimum wage in 2019:
Federal Minimum Wage:
- The federal minimum wage remains at $7.25 per hour, unchanged since 2009.
State and Local Minimum Wages:
- California: Increased to $13.00 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees, effective January 1, 2019.
- New York: Increased to $11.10 per hour for employers with 11 or more employees, effective December 31, 2018.
- New Jersey: Increased to $12.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2019.
- Massachusetts: Increased to $12.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2019.
- Washington, D.C.: Increased to $14.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2019.
- Chicago, Illinois: Increased to $13.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2019.
- San Francisco, California: Increased to $15.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2019.
- Seattle, Washington: Increased to $15.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2019.
Proposed Changes:
- The Raise the Wage Act, introduced in Congress in 2019, aims to increase the federal minimum wage to $15.00 per hour by 2024.
- Some states, such as Florida, Missouri, and Oklahoma, have introduced legislation to increase their minimum wages, but these proposals have not yet been enacted.
It's essential to note that these changes may not apply to all employers or employees, as some states and cities have different minimum wage laws for certain industries, such as tipped workers or youth. Additionally, some employers may choose to pay their employees a higher wage than the minimum required by law.