Effective July 24, 2009 the federal minimum wage increases to $7.25 per hour, an increase of four cents above the current Florida minimum wage of $7.21 per hour. Employers are required to pay the higher of the federal minimum wage, or the minimum wage required by state statute.
Accordingly, Florida employers should adjust their payroll practices no later than July 24 to ensure that all employees are paid a minimum of $7.25 per hour. An exception is tipped employees, whose hourly rate continues to be governed by the Florida law permitting a reduced wage of $4.19 per hour, provided that the employee's wage plus tips equals total compensation of at least $7.25 per hour.
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