Florida to Increase Minimum Wage on September 30

Florida employers need to prepare for a minimum wage hike to $15 an hour on September 30. And if you have tipped employees, you will need to pay them at least $11.98.

In November 2020, Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment that gradually increases the state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour for most non-exempt employees by 2026. Notably, the tip credit for Florida hospitality employers that claim it will remain $3.02 per hour, which means you’ll have to cover the extra dollar for tipped employees, too.

The state’s hourly minimum wage increased from $8.65 to $10 in 2021 and has been rising by $1.00 each year on September 30. This September brings the final increase.

Fisher & Phillips LLP:
Florida’s Minimum Wage is Rising Sept 30: Is Your Business Ready to Comply?