Are You Ready for Minimum Wage Increases in July?
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Discussion
On July 1, 2024, minimum wage will increase in states and localities across the country. Although not a comprehensive list, the following are key areas to review. All changes go into effect on July 1, 2024 unless otherwise noted.
California
- California Fast Food Restaurants: $20.00/hour (as of April 1, 2024)
- California Healthcare Workers: $18.00 – $23.00/hour (extended from June 1 to July 1, 2024)
- Alameda: $17.00/hour
- Berkeley: $18.67/hour
- Emeryville: $19.36/hour
- Fremont: $17.30/hour
- Los Angeles City: $17.28/hour; $20.32/hour for hotel workers
- Los Angeles County: $17.27/hour
- Malibu: $17.27/hour
- Milpitas: $17.70/hour
- Pasadena: $17.50/hour
- San Francisco: $18.67/hour
- Santa Monica: $17.27/hour
District of Columbia: $17.50/hour
Illinois:
- Chicago: $16.20/hour
- Cook County: $14.05/hour
Maryland
- Montgomery County: $17.15/hour (51+ employees); $15.50/hour (11-50 employees); $15.00/hour (1-10 employees)
Minnesota
- Minneapolis: $15.57/hour (1-100 employees)
- St. Paul: $15.57/hour (101-10,000 employees); $14.00/hour (6-100 employees); $12.25/hour (1-5 employees)
Nevada: $12.00/hour
New Mexico
- Santa Fe City and County: $14.60/hour (as of March 1, 2024)
Oregon
- Standard: $14.70/hour
- Portland Metro: $15.95/hour
- Nonurban Counties: $13.70/hour
Washington
- Renton: $20.29/hour (501+ employees); $18.29/hour (15-500 employees)
- Tukwila: $19.29 (15-500 employees)
Employers should also review tipped employee minimum wage changes, and any impact to overtime and exempt employee pay.
Action Items
- Prepare to update minimum wage rates in payroll systems.
- Notify employees of wage increases, if required.
- Display updated minimum wage posters in the workplace and provide posters to remote workers.
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