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NC S806

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/5/2018

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Waddell

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a state minimum wage of $8.80 per hour, effective six months after enactment
  • Requires annual automatic cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) to the minimum wage beginning January 1 each year, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U)
  • Allows tipped employees to have tips credited toward minimum wage up to the federal FLSA tip credit amount from 2003
  • Establishes civil enforcement mechanisms including back wages, liquidated damages, attorney fees, and a $1,000 fine per willful violation, with a 4-year (or 5-year for willful violations) statute of limitations
  • Requires voter approval via statewide election on November 6, 2018, with the amendment becoming effective December 1, 2018 if approved

Legislative Description

Up Minimum Wage With COLA/Const. Amendment

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

6/6/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate6/6/2018

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