Minimum wage laws can affect businesses of all sizes, whether
operating nationwide, in multiple jurisdictions, or only in one
state, county, or city. To help manage this challenge, below we
provide, essentially, a rates-only update that details scheduled
state- and local-level wage increases throughout the
summer and fall of 2021 so employers can determine the minimum
amount they must pay non-exempt, tipped, and certain exempt
employees. Before we chart out these rates, we briefly highlight
some notable wage and hour developments that have occurred in 2021.
Note that pending or future legislation might change minimum wage,
tipped, and exempt employee rates that will apply in 2021, so we
recommend employers monitor legislative developments and consult
with counsel to confirm rates did not change since publication.
Also, please note that some – but not all – New York
rates may also increase on December 31, 2021, but we will cover
those New Year's Eve rate changes in our
