On July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage increased from $6.55 per hour to $7.25 per hour.  The increase is the third and final increase provided by the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007.  Under the increase, all employees covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act must be paid a minimum of $7.25 per hour.  Where the employee is covered by both state and federal law, the employee is entitled to the higher minimum hourly rate.  For more information on wage and hour laws, click here.

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