HB 2124 Summary

• Establishes state minimum wage of $10 per hour (2017), $10.50 (2018), $11 (2019), and $12 (2020), with annual increases thereafter based on consumer price index rounded to nearest five cents.

• Allows employers to pay tipped employees up to $3 per hour less than minimum wage if tips plus wages equal at least the minimum wage, calculated by averaging tips over the payroll period.

• Permits employers to pay new employees or those in different positions a wage at or above federal minimum wage if they participate in a written training, apprenticeship, or mentorship program for up to 12 months.

• Prohibits local jurisdictions (counties, cities, towns) from establishing minimum wages higher than the state minimum wage, establishing state preemption over local wage ordinances.

• Requires employers to maintain payroll records for four years, post workplace notices, and provide business information to employees; violations subject to civil penalties of at least $250 for first violation and $1,000 for subsequent violations, plus employee damages of twice underpaid wages plus interest.