The first of a three tiered federal minimum wage increase takes effect on July 24, when the minimum wage increases from $5.15 to $5.85 per hour. The minimum wage will increase to $6.55 per hour effective July 24, 2008; and to $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. Access workplace posters outlining this increase on the Department of Labor’s website, here.

Maryland’s minimum wage of $6.15 per hour took effect on February 16. You can access more information about the state minimum wage on the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation website, here.

If you have any questions about the minimum wage, contact Heather Hamilton at hhamilton@mdchamber.org.