The New York State minimum wage increased to $6.75 per hour from January 1, 2006. The new rate applies to all employees in the state, including domestic workers with certain specified exceptions.

Certain jobs in the restaurant, hotel, and building service industry, and miscellaneous industries and occupations are covered by provisions for the payment of the hourly rate plus overtime and allowances contained in four General Industry Wage Orders. The wage orders permit specified allowances from the minimum wage for meals and lodging supplied by an employer. In certain industries, allowances for tips are permitted. If uniforms are required, certain allowances apply.

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Further information:
Minimum Wages

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The New York State minimum wage increased to $6.00 per hour as of January 1, 2005. It will increase to $6.75 per hour as of January 1, 2006 and to $7.15 per hour as of January 1, 2007.

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Further information:
www.labor.state.ny.us/....htm