2009 Minimum Wage Increase in the state of Texas (TX)

June 22nd, 2009 Posted by Cara

The will by 70 cents on 24, 2009 from $6.55 to $7.25 per hour. The increase is the third increase mandated by the Fair Act of 2007.

 

Under law, the minimum wage must be at least as high as the federal minimum, which means that when the federal minimum wage increases, the Texas minimum increases, too.

 

Therefore, on July 24, 2009, when the federal minimum increases to $7.25 per hour, the Texas state minimum will also increase to $7.25 per hour. Texas is one of 12 states, including Maryland, Idaho, North Dakota and Virginia, which ties its minimum to the federal minimum wage.

 

The US Department of Labor reports that the statute doesn’t even state a dollar amount, simply that the state adopts the federal rate.

 

Under Texas minimum wage law, any covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is excluded from Texas minimum wage. The FLSA is the main federal minimum wage law and covers that engage in interstate commerce and those with annual earnings of $500,000 or more.

 

An article in Texas Business Today (more…)

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$15 Million Federal Grant for Texas Employers

October 1st, 2008 Posted by Madison

On September 24, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a of more than $15 million to Texas in the wake of Ike. Of the total grant, $7.9 million will be released initially. The balance will be released as the state demonstrates a continued need for .

 

“This $15.9 million National Emergency Grant  will put several hundred Texans to work helping communities recover from damage,” said Elaine L. Chao. “This grant will also humanitarian assistance such as food, clothing, shelter and other critical aid that Texans affected by the are in need of.”

 

The grant, totaling $15,883,200 will be used to (more…)

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Texas Employers Receive Hurricane Dolly Funds

August 21st, 2008 Posted by Cara

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a $7,350,171 to to create approximately 475 temporary jobs to assist in cleanup and recovery efforts as a result of Hurricane Dolly.

 

, a category 2 , struck the Texas Gulf Coast on 24, 2008. The storm left inches of rain in its wake. More than 175, 000 residents were still without power a day later, and damages were estimated at $750 million.   Dolly also affected portions of Mexico and other Gulf Coast regions.

 

“This $7.4 million grant will provide Texans with temporary jobs assisting in disaster relief and clean-up efforts to help communities recover from Hurricane Dolly damage,” said L. Chao.

 

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Texas Minimum Wage Increase

August 6th, 2008 Posted by Madison

Like many states that tie their to the federal , the Texas minimum wage rose to $6.55 per hour on 24, 2008. This is directly related to the in the federal minimum wage as set forth in the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007. This act introduced a series of three increases, each of 70 cents over three years. The third and last will occur on 24, 2009.

 

The minimum wage law is tied to the federal minimum. In fact, according to the US Department of Labor, the Texas law doesn’t even mention a dollar amount. Instead, it references the federal minimum wage amount and adopts that wage as its own.

 

In Texas, covered by the primary federal minimum wage statute, the FLSA or Fair Labor Standards Act, are exempt from the Texas state minimum. Companies included under FLSA are those which earn $500,000 or more annually, or which engage in interstate commerce.

 

The Texas Workforce Commission provides the business publication Texas Business Today. A recent issue of this publication states that in the age of the Internet, it’s nearly impossible for a company not to conduct business across states. Any company that uses the Internet, accepts credit cards or corresponds via email is engaged in interstate commerce, thereby qualifying it as an employer under FLSA.

 

Texas Payday Law requires employers to pay salaried workers at least twice per month. Other employees must also be paid at least twice a month, and at regular intervals. Employers are also required to display labor law posters informing workers what day they will be paid, and how often.

No overtime law exists on the Texas law books. Employers are required to follow the federal standard of 1.5 times the usual hourly rate for all time over 40 hours worked in one week.

 

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Texas Minimum Wage Increase

July 28th, 2008 Posted by Madison

 On 24, 2008 the Texas increased by 70 cents from $5.85 to $6.55 per hour when the minimum wage changes.

 

Under Chapter 62 of the Texas Labor Code, known as the Minimum Wage Act, the minimum wage mirrors the federal minimum wage.  On May 24, 2007 President Bush signed the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 into law. That federal act provided for annual 70-cent increases in the minimum wage. The current is the second of three under the law. The federal (and Texas) minimum wage will again on July 24, 2009.

 

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