January 8, 2024 •
Minimum Wage Required by Federal Contractors Increases for 2024
For 2024, the minimum wage required to be paid by US Federal Contractors under Executive Order 14026 increases to $17.20 an hour. Starting on January 30, 2022, all federal agencies were required to incorporate a $15 minimum wage in new […]
For 2024, the minimum wage required to be paid by US Federal Contractors under Executive Order 14026 increases to $17.20 an hour.
Starting on January 30, 2022, all federal agencies were required to incorporate a $15 minimum wage in new contract solicitations pursuant to an executive order signed by President Joseph R. Biden on April 27, 2021.
The order requires federal contractors to pay a minimum wage for employees working on or in connection with a federal government contract.
Beginning January 1, 2024, and for each subsequent year, tipped workers must now receive 100% of the wage received by non-tipped workers, currently $17.20 an hour, eliminating the difference between the type of workers.
This applies to tipped employees performing work on or in connection with contracts covered by Executive Order 14026.
Contractors and subcontractors must certify they meet this condition requiring the minimum wage.
This certification is a condition of payment to the contractors from the government.
The order does not apply to grants; contracts, contract-like instruments, or certain specific type of agreements with Indian Tribes.
If a state or municipality has a higher minimum wage, the Executive Order does not excuse noncompliance with the laws requiring the higher wage.
January 6, 2023 •
Minimum Wage Required by Federal Contractors Increases for 2023
For 2023, the minimum wage required to be paid by US Federal Contractors under Executive Order 14026 increases to $16.20 an hour. Beginning January 30, 2022, all federal agencies were required to incorporate a $15 minimum wage in new contract […]
For 2023, the minimum wage required to be paid by US Federal Contractors under Executive Order 14026 increases to $16.20 an hour.
Beginning January 30, 2022, all federal agencies were required to incorporate a $15 minimum wage in new contract solicitations pursuant to an executive order signed by President Joseph R. Biden on April 27, 2021.
The order requires federal contractors to pay a minimum wage for employees working on or in connection with a federal government contract.
Tipped employees performing work on or in connection with contracts covered by Executive Order 14026 must be paid a minimum cash wage of $13.75 per hour.
Contractors and subcontractors must certify they meet this condition requiring the minimum wage. This certification is a condition of payment to the contractors from the government. The order does not apply to grants; contracts, contract-like instruments, or certain specific type of agreements with Indian Tribes.
For 2023, tipped workers received 85% of the wage rate in effect for non-tipped employees, rounded to the nearest multiple of $0.05. Beginning January 1, 2024, and for each subsequent year, tipped workers must receive 100% of the wage received by non-tipped workers, eliminating the difference between the type of workers. Adjustments must be considered by employers of tipped workers who do not receive a sufficient additional amount on account of tips to equal to the minimum wage of non-tipped workers.
If a state or municipality has a higher minimum wage, the Executive Order does not excuse noncompliance with the laws requiring the higher wage.
March 30, 2022 •
All Federal Agencies Incorporate Minimum Wage in New Contract Solicitations
Today is the last day for all federal agencies to have ensured they have incorporated a $15 minimum wage in any of their new contract solicitations. On April 27, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden had signed an executive order requiring […]
Today is the last day for all federal agencies to have ensured they have incorporated a $15 minimum wage in any of their new contract solicitations.
On April 27, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden had signed an executive order requiring federal contractors to pay $15 per hour for employees working on or in connection with a federal government contract. On November 22, 2021, Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh announced the final rule implementing the president’s order. In turn, on March 30, 2022, all federal agencies need to implement the minimum wage into new contracts.
Federal agencies are also directed to implement the higher wage into existing contracts when the parties exercise their option to extend such contracts. Contractors and subcontractors must certify they will meet this condition requiring the minimum wage. This certification is a condition of payment to the contractors from the government. The order applies, with certain exceptions, to any new contract; new contract-like instrument; new solicitation; extension or renewal of an existing contract or contract-like instrument; or exercise of an option on an existing contract or contract-like instrument.
This order does not apply to grants; contracts, contract-like instruments, or certain specific type of agreements with Indian Tribes.
Starting January 1, 2023, the minimum wage will be adjusted annually, but not lowered, by the U.S. secretary of labor based on a consumer price index formula and rounded to the nearest multiple of $0.05. For tipped workers, the minimum wage mandated by the order is $10.50 per hour beginning January 30, 2022. Beginning January 1, 2023, tipped workers must receive 85% of the wage rate in effect for non-tipped employees, rounded to the nearest multiple of $0.05.
Then beginning January 1, 2024, and for each subsequent year, tipped workers must receive 100% of the wage received by non-tipped worker, eliminating the difference between the type of workers. Adjustments must be considered by employers of tipped workers who do not receive a sufficient additional amount on account of tips to equal to the minimum wage of non-tipped workers. If a state or municipality has a higher minimum wage, the Executive Order does not excuse noncompliance with the laws requiring the higher wage.
January 31, 2022 •
Process Begins for $15 Minimum Wage in Federal Contracts
On January 30, the process began for federal agencies to begin incorporating a $15 minimum wage in new contract solicitations. By March 30, 2022, all agencies will need to implement the minimum wage into new contracts. Federal agencies are also […]
On January 30, the process began for federal agencies to begin incorporating a $15 minimum wage in new contract solicitations. By March 30, 2022, all agencies will need to implement the minimum wage into new contracts. Federal agencies are also directed to implement the higher wage into existing contracts when the parties exercise their option to extend such contracts.
On April 27, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden had signed an executive order requiring federal contractors to pay $15 per hour for employees working on or in connection with a federal government contract. The Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration issued an interim rule order on January 26, 2022, amending the Federal Acquisition Regulations to implement the executive order. Contractors and subcontractors for all federal agencies must certify they meet the conditions requiring the minimum wage. This certification is a condition of payment to the contractors from the government. The order applies, with certain exceptions, to any new contract; new contract-like instrument; new solicitation; extension or renewal of an existing contract or contract-like instrument; or exercise of an option on an existing contract or contract-like instrument. This order does not apply to grants; contracts, contract-like instruments, or certain specific type of agreements with Indian Tribes.
Starting January 1, 2023, the minimum wage will be adjusted annually, but not lowered, by the U.S. secretary of labor based on a consumer price index formula and rounded to the nearest multiple of $0.05. For tipped workers, the minimum wage mandated by the order is $10.50 per hour beginning January 30, 2022. Beginning January 1, 2023, tipped workers must receive 85% of the wage rate in effect for non-tipped employees, rounded to the nearest multiple of $0.05. Then beginning January 1, 2024, and for each subsequent year, tipped workers must receive 100% of the wage received by non-tipped worker, eliminating the difference between the type of workers. Adjustments must be considered by employers of tipped workers who do not receive a sufficient additional amount on account of tips to equal to the minimum wage of non-tipped workers. If a state or municipality has a higher minimum wage, the Executive Order does not excuse noncompliance with the laws requiring the higher wage.
November 23, 2021 •
January 30, 2022: $15 Minimum Wage for Employees of Federal Contractors
Beginning January 30, 2022, all federal agencies are required to incorporate a $15 minimum wage in new contract solicitations. On April 27, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden had signed an executive order requiring federal contractors to pay $15 per hour […]
Beginning January 30, 2022, all federal agencies are required to incorporate a $15 minimum wage in new contract solicitations. On April 27, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden had signed an executive order requiring federal contractors to pay $15 per hour for employees working on or in connection with a federal government contract. On November 22, 2021, Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh announced the final rule implementing the president’s order.
By March 30, 2022, all agencies will need to implement the minimum wage into new contracts. Federal agencies are also directed to implement the higher wage into existing contracts when the parties exercise their option to extend such contracts.
Contractors and subcontractors must certify they will meet this condition requiring the minimum wage. This certification is a condition of payment to the contractors from the government. The order applies, with certain exceptions, to any new contract; new contract-like instrument; new solicitation; extension or renewal of an existing contract or contract-like instrument; or exercise of an option on an existing contract or contract-like instrument. This order does not apply to grants; contracts, contract-like instruments, or certain specific type of agreements with Indian Tribes.
Starting January 1, 2023, the minimum wage will be adjusted annually, but not lowered, by the U.S. secretary of labor based on a consumer price index formula and rounded to the nearest multiple of $0.05. For tipped workers, the minimum wage mandated by the order is $10.50 per hour beginning January 30, 2022. Beginning January 1, 2023, tipped workers must receive 85% of the wage rate in effect for non-tipped employees, rounded to the nearest multiple of $0.05. Then beginning January 1, 2024, and for each subsequent year, tipped workers must receive 100% of the wage received by non-tipped worker, eliminating the difference between the type of workers. Adjustments must be considered by employers of tipped workers who do not receive a sufficient additional amount on account of tips to equal to the minimum wage of non-tipped workers. If a state or municipality has a higher minimum wage, the Executive Order does not excuse noncompliance with the laws requiring the higher wage.
April 29, 2021 •
President Signs Executive Order Increasing Minimum Wage for Employees of Federal Contractors
On April 27, President Joseph R. Biden signed an executive order requiring federal contractors to pay $15 per hour for employees working on or in connection with a federal government contract. Beginning January 30, 2022, all federal agencies are required […]
On April 27, President Joseph R. Biden signed an executive order requiring federal contractors to pay $15 per hour for employees working on or in connection with a federal government contract.
Beginning January 30, 2022, all federal agencies are required to incorporate a $15 minimum wage in new contract solicitations. By March 30, 2022, all agencies will need to implement the minimum wage into new contracts. Federal agencies are also directed to implement the higher wage into existing contracts when the parties exercise their option to extend such contracts.
Contractors and subcontractors must certify they will meet this condition requiring the minimum wage. This certification is a condition of payment to the contractors from the government.
The order applies, with certain exceptions, to any new contract; new contract-like instrument; new solicitation; extension or renewal of an existing contract or contract-like instrument; or exercise of an option on an existing contract or contract-like instrument. This order does not apply to grants; contracts, contract-like instruments, or certain specific type of agreements with Indian Tribes.
Starting January 1, 2023, the minimum wage will be adjusted annually, but not lowered, by the U.S. secretary of labor based on a consumer price index formula and rounded to the nearest multiple of $0.05. For tipped workers, the minimum wage mandated by the order is $10.50 per hour beginning January 30, 2022. Beginning January 1, 2023, tipped workers must receive 85% of the wage rate in effect for non-tipped employees, rounded to the nearest multiple of $0.05. Then beginning January 1, 2024, and for each subsequent year, tipped workers must receive 100% of the wage received by non-tipped worker, eliminating the difference between the type of workers. Adjustments must be considered by employers of tipped workers who do not receive a sufficient additional amount on account of tips to equal to the minimum wage of non-tipped workers.
If a state or municipality has a higher minimum wage, the Executive Order does not excuse noncompliance with the laws requiring the higher wage. The secretary of labor is ordered to issue regulations by November 24, implementing this order.
July 2, 2018 •
Delaware Legislature Adjourns Sine Die after All-Night Fight
An unanticipated, overnight fight over a minimum wage hike prolonged the adjournment of Delaware’s Legislature until after 8 a.m. Sunday. The $816.3 million bond bill passed along mostly party lines after a compromise had been reached that will allow workers […]
An unanticipated, overnight fight over a minimum wage hike prolonged the adjournment of Delaware’s Legislature until after 8 a.m. Sunday.
The $816.3 million bond bill passed along mostly party lines after a compromise had been reached that will allow workers under age 18 to be paid up to 50 cents below the minimum wage.
Other notable bills that passed include a $16.8 million tax decrease for casinos and $500 bonuses for current state employees and pensioners.
The next two-year session will convene in January.
September 16, 2016 •
Cleveland, OH to Consider Raising Minimum Wage in 2017 Special Election
Cleveland City Council approved a proposal this week to put a minimum wage increase before the voters in a 2017 special election. If passed by the voters, the proposal would increase the city minimum wage to $12 per hour in […]
Cleveland City Council approved a proposal this week to put a minimum wage increase before the voters in a 2017 special election.
If passed by the voters, the proposal would increase the city minimum wage to $12 per hour in January 2018 and increase the wage $1 annually thereafter for three additional years.
The issue will appear on the ballot on May 2, 2017.
Photo of the Cleveland skyline by Eric Drost in Wikimedia Commons.
August 5, 2015 •
Minimum Wage Hike Initiative on November Ballot for Kansas City, MO
Voters will decide whether to increase the city’s minimum wage on November 3. If passed, the initiative would increase the city’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2020. Opponents of the measure say such a change could cause businesses […]
Voters will decide whether to increase the city’s minimum wage on November 3.
If passed, the initiative would increase the city’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2020.
Opponents of the measure say such a change could cause businesses to leave the city. There is currently a group working to put a veto referendum on the November ballot.
Photo of the JC Nichols Fountain in Kansas City by Henri-Léon Gréber on Wikimedia Commons.
December 5, 2013 •
D.C. City Council Unanimously Approves Minimum Wage Increase
The Washington, D.C. City Council unanimously approved a bill raising the city’s minimum wage to $11.50 per hour. The Council must hold a final vote on the bill and send it to Mayor Vincent C. Gray before it becomes law. […]
The Washington, D.C. City Council unanimously approved a bill raising the city’s minimum wage to $11.50 per hour.
The Council must hold a final vote on the bill and send it to Mayor Vincent C. Gray before it becomes law. The final vote will probably occur early next year.
If the measure passes, the new minimum wage will take effect in 2016, making it one of the highest minimum wages in the country.
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