Minimum Wage Update
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APPLIES TO Varies; See Below |
EFFECTIVE Varies; See Below |
QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call |
A number of states’ and localities’ minimum wage rates will increase in 2017. Below is a chart of upcoming wage increases.
| Location | Wage Rate | Date |
| Federal Contractors (All States) | $10.20 | January 1, 2017 |
California (Statewide)
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$10.50 (For employers of 26+)
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January 1, 2017
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| Long Beach, CA | $10.50 | January 1, 2017 |
| Sacramento, CA | $10.50 | January 1, 2017 |
| Santa Mateo, CA | $12.00 (for-profit employers) | January 1, 2017 |
| $10.50 (for 501(c)(3) non-profits) | January 1, 2017 | |
| Connecticut (Statewide) | $10.10 | January 1, 2017 |
| Hawaii (Statewide) | $9.25 | January 1, 2017 |
| Massachusetts (Statewide) | $11.00 | January 1, 2017 |
| Michigan (Statewide) | $8.90 | January 1, 2017 |
| New Jersey (Statewide) | $8.44 | January 1, 2017 |
New York
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| New York City, NY | $11.00 (for employers of 11+) | December 31, 2016 |
| $10.50 (for employers of fewer than 11) | December 31, 2016 | |
| Vermont (Statewide) | $10.00 | January 1, 2017 |
Employers should take note of applicable wage increases and coordinate with payroll to ensure that employees compensation meets or exceeds the minimum wage standard.
Action Items
- Subscribers can call our HR On-Call Hotline at (888) 378-2456 for further assistance.
Disclaimer: This document is designed to provide general information and guidance concerning employment-related issues. It is presented with the understanding that ManagEase is not engaged in rendering any legal opinions. If a legal opinion is needed, please contact the services of your own legal adviser.
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