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NC H832

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/16/2019

Primary Sponsor

Carla Cunningham

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to establish North Carolina's state minimum wage at $12.00 per hour effective January 1, 2021
  • Requires automatic annual cost-of-living adjustments calculated using the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) by the Commissioner of Labor, with new rates published September 30 and effective January 1
  • Prohibits employer retaliation against employees exercising rights under the amendment and provides civil remedies including back wages, liquidated damages, attorneys' fees, and up to $1,000 fines for violations
  • Allows the Attorney General to enforce the amendment with a four-year statute of limitations for violations or five years for willful violations
  • Amendment requires voter approval at the November 3, 2020 statewide general election and includes conforming changes to state wage law if approved

Legislative Description

Constitutional Amendment/Up Minimum Wage

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/18/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/18/2019

Full Bill Text

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