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Abraham Lincoln wrote that to “secure to each laborer the whole product of his labor, or as nearly as possible, is a most worthy object of any good government.” One of the ways that employers take advantage of their employees is by not paying at least the minimum wage for every hour worked, or by not paying the correct rate for overtime hours worked by the employees. If you think you’ve experienced these kinds of wage violations, contact us for a free consultation to discuss your rights.
Minimum Wage & Overtime Rates in New York
NYC:
Minimum Wage:
$16.50/hr
Overtime Rate:
$24.75/hr
Nassau / Suffolk / Westchester:
Minimum Wage:
$16.50/hr
Overtime Rate:
$24.75/hr
Rest of State (Outside NYC, Nassau, Suffolk & Westchester):
Minimum Wage:
$15.50/hr
Overtime Rate:
$23.25/hr
Fast Food Workers
The “fast food minimum wage” applies to employees who work for fast food restaurants that are part of chains with 30 or more outlets.
NYC:
Fast Food Minimum Wage:
$16.50/hr
Fast Food Overtime Rate:
$24.75/hr
Nassau / Suffolk / Westchester:
Fast Food Minimum Wage:
$16.50/hr
Fast Food Overtime Rate:
$24.75/hr
Rest of State (Outside NYC, Nassau, Suffolk & Westchester):
Fast Food Minimum Wage:
$15.50/hr
Fast Food Overtime Rate:
$23.25/hr
Home Health Care Aides - Non-Medicaid Work
The home health care aide minimum wage applies to home health aides, personal care aides, home attendants, or other licensed or unlicensed persons whose responsibilities include the provision of in-home assistance with daily activities or healthcare-related tasks.
NYC:
Home Care Aide Minimum Wage:
$19.10/hr
Home Care Aide Overtime Rate:
$28.65/hr
Nassau / Suffolk / Westchester:
Home Care Aide Minimum Wage:
$19.10/hr
Home Care Aide Overtime Rate:
$28.65/hr
Rest of State (Outside NYC, Nassau, Suffolk & Westchester):
Home Care Aide Minimum Wage:
$18.10/hr
Home Care Aide Overtime Rate:
$27.15/hr
Home Health Care Aides – Medicaid Reimbursed Work
Home health care aides who perform Medicaid-reimbursed work within New York City and the counties of Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester should also receive both the minimum wage and a supplemental benefit for every hour of work to satisfy the total compensation required under New York’s Wage Parity Act.
The required benefit portion for home health care aides is currently $2.54 per hour in New York City and $1.67 per hour in Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties.
The total compensation owed to home health care aides performing Medicaid-reimbursed work under the Wage Parity Act can be satisfied entirely through a payment of wages or through a combination of both wages and supplemental benefits. The current total compensation rates are:
NYC:
Home Care Aide Total Compensation::
$21.64/hr ($19.10 wage per hour + $2.54 benefit per hour)
Nassau / Suffolk / Westchester:
Home Care Aide Total Compensation::
$20.77/hr ($19.10 wage per hour + $1.67 benefit per hour)
Minimum Wage & Overtime Rates in New Jersey
Most NJ Employers:
Minimum Wage:
$15.49/hr
Overtime Rate:
$23.24/hr
Seasonal and Small Employers (fewer than 6 employees):
Minimum Wage:
$14.53/hr
Overtime Rate:
$21.80/hr
Wages for Long-Term Care Facility Direct Care Staff Members:
Minimum Wage:
$18.49/hr
Overtime Rate:
$27.74/hr
Are you a Tipped Employee?
If you are a tipped employee, find out your minimum wage and overtime rates:
Tipped Employee Minimum Wage Rates
