Raise the Wage Act of 2025
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
The Raise the Wage Act of 2025 proposes to gradually increase the federal minimum wage to $17.00 per hour by 2030, with annual adjustments based on the median hourly wage of all employees. It also includes provisions to raise the minimum wage for tipped employees and establishes a minimum wage for newly hired employees under 20 years old. Furthermore, the bill aims to provide transition assistance for employers using special certificates for individuals with disabilities and includes a sunset provision for these certificates. Finally, it mandates public notice regarding wage increases.
Key provisions
- Gradually increases the federal minimum wage to $17.00 per hour by 2030.
- Adjusts the minimum wage annually based on the median hourly wage of all employees.
- Raises the minimum wage for tipped employees to a tiered structure.
- Establishes a minimum wage for newly hired employees under 20 years old, increasing over time.
- Provides transition assistance to employers using special certificates for individuals with disabilities.
- Requires public notice of wage increases.
- Creates a sunset provision for special certificates issued for individuals with disabilities.
- Updates the publication of notices regarding wage increases.
Who is affected
- Workers earning the federal minimum wage
- Employers paying the federal minimum wage
- Tipped employees
- Employers utilizing special certificates for individuals with disabilities
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