Did you know? US Federal Minimum Wage Increased!

Are you a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) covered enterprise with non-exempt workers? Then, as of last week you need to be paying your employees at least $7.25 per hour, with some states requiring more.

This brings a few issues to light for imagers, especially new or small businesses that may be uncertain of all the regulations with which they must comply. First, do you know if you're an FLSA covered enterprise with non-exempt employees? The US Department of Labor's regulations determining this can be complex, but there is a simple quiz you can take for guidance.

Second, do you know if your state has set a wage higher than the federal minimum? About 32 states have minimum wages at or below the federal minimum. If a state's mandated wage is below that set by the US federal government, the federal wage prevails. For the remaining states and the District of Columbia, their minimum wage is higher than the Federal one. If the state's mandated wage is above that set by the US federal government, the state's wage prevails.

Additionally, some states have indexed their minimum wage to the Consumer Produce Index (CPI) so that the wage increases every year. To sort all these varying state regulations out, SGIA has a resource that allows you to quickly and easily find the minimum wage for your state.

And, finally, do you know that if your FLSA covered, you need to display a minimum wage poster in your facility? You can download it in English and Spanish.

If you have any business regulation questions, don't forget that SGIA is here to help! Email me at katy@sgia.org.

Submitted by: Katy Lellelid, SGIA