On July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage will increase to $7.25 per hour. The increase is the result of a May 2007 amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which boosted the minimum wage in three steps. The first two steps — to $5.85 and then a year later to $6.55 — were implemented on July 24, 2007, and July 24, 2008, respectively.
Some states and municipalities have minimum wage requirements that are higher than the federal rate so employers should check their location’s requirements before making any changes to their payroll systems.
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Find your state’s minimum wage requirements and other laws regarding wage and hour issues in 50 Employment Laws in 50 States. You also can purchase posters with federal and state minimum wage requirements at HRHero.com.