SLF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ALERT November 2006

Minimum Wage in Florida to Change January 1, 2007

The Agency for Workforce Innovation (“AWI”) has announced that the minimum wage in the State of Florida will change to $6.67 per hour effective January 1, 2007 for all hours worked by employees in Florida. For “tipped employees” who meet the eligibility requirements for the tip credit under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, employers must pay a direct hourly wage of $3.65 beginning January 1, 2007.

Additionally, AWI has announced that beginning in 2007, employers must display a poster in a conspicuous, accessible place. The dimensions of the poster must be at least 8.5” by 11.” The poster may be downloaded from AWI’s website at

http://www.floridajobs.org/resources/fl_min_wage.html

 Happy Holidays

The lawyers and staff of Sniffen Law Firm wish you and yours a wonderful Holiday Season and a prosperous 2007.

 

Labor Relations and
Employment Law
Robert J. Sniffen
rsniffen@sniffenlaw.com
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Tallahassee, FL 32301
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