What is the minimum wage in my state?

In Pennsylvania, the minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour. This rate is the same as the federal minimum wage, which was established in 2009. Employees who receive tips may be paid an hourly wage that is lower than the minimum wage rate. The Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act of 1968 requires employers to pay their employees at least the minimum wage. Pennsylvania does not have a state-specific minimum wage law or a law that requires employers to pay higher than the federal minimum wage. In the event that an employee’s wages are lower than the federal minimum wage rate, then the employer may be subject to enforcement action from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. Employers must also provide their employees with a written statement of the amount of wages they receive each week, and must keep accurate records of the hours worked and the amount paid. These records must be kept for a period of three years. Employers who fail to comply with minimum wage laws may be subject to civil penalties, including back wages for the employees affected and liquidated damages for any delay in payment, and/or criminal sanctions, including jail time and fines.

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