HB 3407
Increasing the minimum wage based upon increases in the consumer price index
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill proposes to increase West Virginia’s minimum wage annually, tied to increases in the consumer price index as calculated by the U.S. Department of Labor. The bill adjusts the minimum wage incrementally from 2006 to 2015, and then links future increases to the consumer price index. It also addresses training wages, aligning them with federal standards and providing exceptions for certain circumstances.
Key provisions
- The minimum wage will increase annually based on the consumer price index.
- The minimum wage was previously set at increasing levels from $5.85 to $8.00 per hour between 2006 and 2015.
- The bill establishes a training wage that can be paid to new employees for a limited time.
- The training wage is subject to federal standards and has specific limitations on duration and employee age.
- State minimum wage rates must not fall below the federal minimum wage.
- The minimum wage adjustments are to be made on September 1st each year.
- The bill applies to all employees of the State of West Virginia, its agencies, and departments.
Who is affected
- Employees of businesses in West Virginia
- Employers in West Virginia
- State government employees
- Low-wage workers
- Businesses subject to minimum wage laws
Notable changes
- The bill links the minimum wage to the consumer price index, rather than fixed annual increases.
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