New York State Minimum Wage and Overtime-Exempt Salary Levels Will Increase for Employees Working Outside of New York City on December 31, 2021

[10.13.21]  The New York State minimum wage rates and minimum overtime-exempt salary levels for employees working outside of New York City will increase on December 31, 2021. New York State employers with employees working in the State and outside of New York City should review the changes and make the necessary adjustments to ensure they are in compliance with the new requirements when they become effective.

MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES

New York State’s minimum hourly wage rates for non-fast-food workers outside of New York City will increase on December 31, 2021, as follows:

• Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties: $14.00 to $15.00 per hour;
• Remainder of the State outside of New York City: $12.50 to $13.20 per hour.

As of July 1, 2021, the minimum hourly wage rate for fast-food workers statewide is $15.00 per hour.

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