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No raise for workers earning tips
On July 24th, the New York State Department of Labor announced an increase in the minimum wage, from $7.15 to $7.25, in order to comply with federal legislation. However, this increase doesn't apply to workers who earn tips, whose hourly wage has been $2.13 since 1991.
AUDIO :: The US federal minimum wage went up to $7.25 an hour on July 24, 2009. The increase is welcome news to minimum wage earners, but not all low-wage workers will benefit. On the line is Raj Nayak of the National Employment Law Project. FSRN's Tanya Snyder reports. more>
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