
135 jurisdictions have a minimum wage rate higher than the federal minimum wage. How do you keep up?
A Large Family Restaurant Underpaying Staff
Employees: 30 servers & kitchen staff
Hours worked: 35 hours per week
State minimum wage: $15 per hour
Restaurant is paying: $12.50 per hour
Weekly Wage Shortfall:
30 employees x 35 hours x $2.50 = $2,625
Annual Wage Shortfall:
$2,625 x 52 = $136,500


A small underpayment can cost thousands
Employees: 30 servers & kitchen staff
Hours worked: 35 hours per week
State minimum wage: $15 per hour
Restaurant is paying: $14.50 per hour
Weekly Wage Shortfall:
30 employees x 35 hours x $0.50 = $525
Annual Wage Shortfall:
$525 x 52 = $27,300
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Indexing Rates
Seamlessly compare annual and mid-year updates to plan for payroll system updates and future budgets by checking the indexing rate details for each jurisdiction.
Kimberly Nygren
Sr. Compliance Consultant
Phone: 651.395.5249
Email: kimberly.nygren@govdocs.com


















