Minimum Wage, State and Local Government, Regulatory Reform

Washington, DC Pauses Upcoming Increase to the Tipped Minimum Wage

Fox Rothschild LLP on 6/17/2025

The District of Columbia passed emergency legislation on June 3, 2025 that paused an increase to the tipped minimum wage from $10 per hour to $12 per hour, which was originally set to take effect on July 1, 2025. At least for...more

WPI Wage Watch: Minimum Wage, Tip, and Overtime Developments (January 2020 Edition)

Littler on 2/5/2020

If January's minimum wage, tip, and overtime developments forecast what employers should expect throughout the remainder of the year, it could be a challenging 2020....more

New York State To Eliminate Tip Credit For Many Employees Beginning June 2020

Troutman Pepper Locke on 1/20/2020

Q: I heard New York is changing its rules around tip credits for some types of employees. What do I need to know? ...more

Connecticut’s New Restaurant Wage Law Codifies “80/20 Rule” for Tipped Employees

Littler on 1/16/2020

Following months of political maneuvering, including a gubernatorial veto, Connecticut has enacted compromise legislation that attempts to clarify how restaurants and other hospitality industry employers must pay workers who...more

One Last 2019 Act from the Connecticut General Assembly: A December “Special Session” and the Tip Credit

Pullman & Comley - Labor, Employment and... on 1/9/2020

Governor Lamont signs House Bill 7501 into law on January 6, 2020. As we say goodbye to 2019 (and await commencement of the 2020 session of the Connecticut General Assembly in February), the General Assembly via a “Special...more

WPI Wage Watch: Minimum Wage & Overtime Developments (June Edition)

Littler on 6/29/2018

With the World Cup in full swing, it’s difficult to fathom anything else occurring—yet minimum wage, tip, and overtime developments keep happening. Here’s our quick round-up for those of you taking a break from the on-field...more

The District of Columbia Eliminates the "Tip Credit"

Littler on 6/22/2018

On Tuesday, June 19, 2018, residents of the District Columbia voted to approve Initiative 77, which will incrementally phase out the “tip credit” that many employers use as an offset towards their minimum wage obligations to...more

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