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Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
The federal minimum wage provisions are contained in the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Many states also have minimum wage laws. In cases where an employee is subject to both the state and federal minimum wage laws, the employee is entitled to the higher of the two minimum wages.
State of New York
December 21, 2022, the minimum wage for New York employees is $14.20 per hour; $15.00 for employees in NYC, Long Island, or Weschester County.
January 1, 2024, the minimum wage for New York employees is $15.00 per hour; $16 for employees in NYC, Long Island, or Weschester County.
January 1, 2025, the minimum wage for New York employees is $15.00 per hour; $16.50 for employees in NYC, Long Island, or Westchester County.
January 1, 2026, the minimum wage for New York employees is $16.00 per hour; $17.00 for employees in NYC, Long Island, or Westchester County.
January 1, 2027, the minimum wage for New York employees is indexed to inflation.
State
Contact
New York State Department of Labor
Regulations
Chapter 31; Article 19 — Minimum Wage Act
§652. Minimum wage.
Federal
Contact
The Department of Labor is the federal agency that monitors hours worked.
Regulations
U.S. labor regulations for minimum wage can be found in CFR 29 Part 531 and FLSA.