What Happens If The Federal Minimum Wage Is Increased?
There has been talk that one of the first things the new Congress wants to address is the federal minimum wage. If that happens, the Pennsylvania law should be viewed as a floor, not a ceiling. If the federal rates are set higher than the Pennsylvania rate, employers in Pennsylvania will have to pay the higher federal rate. If the federal government does not increase the minimum wage, or establishes a minimum wage that is below the state level, then employers in Pennsylvania will have to pay the rate established under state law. Conclusion Violations of federal and/or state wage and hour regulations may result in cumulative back wage liabilities and also may result in civil and/or criminal sanctions. If you have questions about whether an employee is exempt, the new minimum wage, overtime rates or any other matter, please let us know.
Related Questions
- If the Federal minimum wage is subsequently increased above the state minimum wage, when would the automatic increase to remain $1.00 above the Federal wage be implemented?
- If minimum wage in my state in higher than the increased federal minimum wage, should I post the new federal poster?
- What happens if state law requires payment of a higher minimum wage than federal law?
