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DE HB94

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Replaces the flat $2.23 per hour minimum wage for tipped employees (unchanged since 1989) with a percentage-based calculation of 65% of the standard minimum wage
  • Ensures tipped employees' minimum wage increases automatically when the state minimum wage increases, rather than remaining frozen at $2.23 per hour
  • Requires employers to pay tipped employees at least 65% of the applicable minimum wage (currently $9.25 per hour as of October 1, 2019) as long as tips bring them to the full minimum wage
  • Addresses the disparity that occurred when the tipped wage was converted from a percentage (66.67%) to a flat rate in 1989, causing it to stagnate while the overall minimum wage continued to rise

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Minimum Wage For Employees Receiving Tips Or Gratuities.

Last Action

Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 94, and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House

6/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce6/30/2021

Full Bill Text

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