Has Minimum Wage Increase?

The Minimum Wage Act (Article 19 of the New York State Labor Law) requires that all employees in New York State receive at least $12.50 an hour beginning December 31, 2020. Minimum wage rates differ based on industry and region. Rates will increase each year until they reach $15.00 per hour. ... See Wage Order Summary.

Is minimum wage going up 2021?

1. What is the minimum wage? Effective January 1, 2021, the minimum wage increases to $14 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees and $13 per hour for employees with 25 or fewer employees. The minimum wage shall be adjusted on a yearly basis through 2023 according to the pre-set schedule shown above.

What states have a $15 an hour minimum wage?

Other states that have already enacted phase-ins of a $15 minimum wage include California, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Illinois, Maryland, and Rhode Island. Virginia may also raise its scheduled wage of $12 in 2024 to $15 by 2026 if re-approved by the General Assembly.