Give America a Raise Act
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
The Give America a Raise Act proposes to gradually increase the federal minimum wage to $17.50 per hour by 2028, with annual adjustments based on inflation and GDP growth. It also aims to improve protections for tipped employees, ensuring they receive the full minimum wage and retain tips. The bill includes provisions to establish a minimum wage for newly hired employees under 20 and provides assistance to employers employing individuals with disabilities. Finally, it updates notice requirements related to wage increases.
Key provisions
- Increases the federal minimum wage to $10.00 in the first year, $13.00 in the second, $16.50 in the third, $20.00 in the fourth, and adjusts annually thereafter based on inflation and GDP.
- Guarantees tipped employees a base wage of at least $6.00 per hour, increasing annually, and allows them to retain all tips.
- Establishes a minimum wage of at least $6.00 per hour for newly hired employees under 20, with annual increases tied to the prevailing minimum wage.
- Provides transition assistance to employers with existing special certificates for individuals with disabilities.
- Requires employers to inform employees of their right to retain tips.
- Repeals the separate minimum wage provision for tipped employees.
- Mandates publication of notices regarding minimum wage increases.
- Sets a sunset date for the issuance of special certificates.
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