As I previously posted , Florida’s new $15 minimum wage (passed by voters) has to go through a legislative implementation process which may exclude certain businesses or certain employees.
And, I’m already hearing news that small businesses and business lobby groups are pushing back on Amendment 2 due to the COVID19 pandemic. Specifically, businesses are…
Florida voters once again showed their approval for a progressive ballot initiative. Florida’s Amendment 2, which proposed a gradual increase of Florida’s minimum wage to $15 an hour, received more than 60% approval by voters and therefore passed on November 3, 2020. Amendment 2 received 60.8% of the vote, which was considerably more than…
Happy New Year! Also, its time for Florida employers to pay attention to the new 2017 Florida minimum wage. As of January 1, 2017, Florida’s minimum wage will rise from the current rate of $8.05 per hour to $8.10 per hour.
Under Florida Statute § 448.110 4(a) and (b), the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity…
Following other efforts across the country to raise minimum wage above the Federal requirement, a Florida senator is now proposing a $15 minimum wage here in Florida.
Florida already has a statute that mandates a minimum wage higher than the Federal requirement. Currently, as of January 1, 2015, Florida’s minimum wage is $8.05 for…
Well, ’tis the season for holiday parties, Christmas cheer and time for Florida employers to pay attention to the new 2014 Florida minimum wage. As of January 1, 2014, Florida’s minimum wage will rise from the current rate of $7.79 per hour to $7.93 per hour.
Under Florida Statute § 448.110 4(a) and (b), the…
As of January 1, 2013, Florida’s minimum wage will rise from the current rate of $7.67 per hour to $7.79 per hour.
Under Florida Statute § 448.110 4(a) and (b), the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity must calculate Florida’s minimum wage based upon the increase, if any, in the federal Consumer Price Index for Urban…
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