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IN HB1081
Bill
Status
1/24/2019
Primary Sponsor
Karlee Macer
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AI Summary
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Increases Indiana's minimum wage from $7.25/hour to $12/hour through a phased schedule: $8.20 (Sept 2019), $9.15 (Jan 2020), $10.10 (Jan 2021), $11.05 (Jan 2022), and $12 (Jan 2023)
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Raises tipped employee minimum cash wage from $2.13/hour to $12/hour over the same period: $4 (Sept 2019), $6 (Jan 2020), $8 (Jan 2021), $10 (Jan 2022), and $12 (Jan 2023)
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Establishes automatic annual minimum wage increases after December 31, 2023, tied to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers
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Requires employers subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act to pay the higher of the state or federal minimum wage when Indiana's rate exceeds the federal rate
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Applies to employers with two or more employees, with exemptions maintained for workers under age 20 during their first 90 days of employment and certain categories including agricultural workers, commission-based employees, and seasonal recreational establishments
Legislative Description
Minimum wage. Increases the minimum wage paid to certain employees in Indiana as follows: (1) After August 31, 2019, from $7.25 an hour to $8.20 an hour. (2) After December 31, 2019, from $8.20 an hour to $9.15 an hour. (3) After December 31, 2020, from $9.15 an hour to $10.10 an hour. (4) After December 31, 2021, from $10.10 an hour to $11.05 an hour. (5) After December 31, 2022, from $11.05 an hour to $12 an hour. Provides that after December 31, 2023, and each subsequent December 31, the hourly minimum wage increases at the same percentage as any increase in the Consumer Price Index for the preceding calendar year. Increases the minimum wage that an employer is required to pay a tipped employee and to use in computing the tip credit allowed the employer as follows: (1) After August 31, 2019, from $2.13 an hour to $4 an hour. (2) After December 31, 2019, from $4 an hour to $6 an hour. (3) After December 31, 2020, from $6 an hour to $8 an hour. (4) After December 31, 2021, from $8 an hour to $10 an hour. (5) After December 31, 2022, from $10 an hour to $12 an hour. Makes technical corrections and corresponding changes. Removes outdated language.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions
1/24/2019