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The minimum wage in Florida is $11.00 per hour as of September 30, 2022. This was increased from $10.00 per hour on September 30, 2021. The minimum wage is scheduled to increase to $12.00 on September 30, 2023.
There are a few exceptions to the minimum wage law. For example, tipped employees may be paid a lower wage, as long as they earn at least the minimum wage when tips are included. Additionally, some employees, such as those who are under 18 years old, may be paid a lower wage.
Employers who violate the minimum wage law may be subject to a fine of up to $500 for each violation.
Here are some resources that can help:
- Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
- Phone: 850-245-7111
- Website: https://www.floridajobs.org/
- National Employment Law Project
- Phone: 212-274-7300
- Website: https://nelp.org/
- National Minimum Wage Coalition
- Phone: 202-408-9140
- Website: https://minimumwage.com/
Here are some additional details about the Florida minimum wage law:
- Who is covered? The law applies to all employers in Florida with at least one employee.
- What is the minimum wage? The minimum wage is $11.00 per hour as of September 30, 2022. The minimum wage is scheduled to increase to $12.00 on September 30, 2023.
- What are the exceptions to the minimum wage? The minimum wage does not apply to:
- Employees who are paid in tips and earn at least the minimum wage when tips are included.
- Employees who are under 18 years old and are employed by a small business with fewer than 10 employees.
- What are the employer’s responsibilities? Employers are required to:
- Pay employees the minimum wage.
- Keep records of employee wages.
- Not retaliate against employees for enforcing their rights under the minimum wage law.
- What are the employee’s responsibilities? Employees are required to:
- Work for the wage that their employer is required to pay them.
- Not falsely claim that they are entitled to the minimum wage.
If you have any questions about the Florida minimum wage law, you can contact the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity at 850-245-7111.