What happens if state law requires payment of a higher minimum wage than federal law?
Where state law requires a higher minimum wage, that higher standard applies. Where to Obtain Additional Information This publication is for general information and is not to be considered in the same light as official statements of position contained in the regulations. For additional information, visit our Wage-Hour website: http://www.wagehour.dol.gov and/or call our Wage-Hour toll-free information and helpline, available 8am to 5pm in your time zone, 1-866-4USWAGE (1-866-487-9243).
