CALIFORNIA MINIMUM WAGE EMPLOYEES EARN AT LEAST $8 AN HOUR: FEDERAL WAGE GOING UP TO $5.85 PER HOUR
Are you a minimum wage employee? You might be receiving a pay raise. On July 24, 2008, the federal minimum wage rate for covered non-exempt employees increased $0.70 --- from $5.85 per hour to $6.55 per hour. However, many Californians already receive an hourly wage of $8 per hour, which is higher than the federal minimum wage. California is just behind Washington for the state with the highest minimum wage. While many Californians will not be affected by the federal minimum wage increase, as an employee in California you need to make sure you are receiving the pay CA law requires. Employees are to be paid at least the national minimum wage, however CA employees who qualify for minimum wage should be receiving $8 per hour.
How do you know if you are a minimum wage employee? The minimum wage is the lowest hourly wage allowed by federal and state labor laws. Certain employees, such as agricultural workers or certain service workers who receive tips or other compensation equal to the minimum wage, are usually exempt from minimum wage requirements. An experienced employment lawyer can help you determine whether or not you should be receiving minimum wage compensation.
If you are, or believe you should be, a minimum wage employee in California but you are not receiving the mandatory $8/hour, the California law offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP are here to help. To speak with one of our knowledgeable employment attorneys and hear how we might be able to assist you in protecting your rights as an employee, call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation.
