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NC H620

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Mary Harrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Increases North Carolina's minimum wage to $10.35 per hour on January 1, 2024, and to $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2025
  • Beginning September 30, 2025, the minimum wage adjusts automatically each year based on the Consumer Price Index for inflation
  • Phases out the tipped employee subminimum wage through 2028 by gradually increasing the tip credit cap from $6.50 to $15.00, after which tips cannot be counted as wages
  • Eliminates subminimum wage rates for persons with disabilities and repeals exemptions for agricultural workers, domestic workers, and incarcerated workers
  • Maintains 90% minimum wage rates for full-time students, learners, apprentices, and messengers as allowed under federal law

Legislative Description

Up Minimum Wages/No Subminimum or Exemptions

Agriculture; Correctional Institutions; Cost-of-living; Employment; Food Services; Foods & Beverages; Minimum Wage; Personnel; P

Last Action

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

4/17/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/17/2023

Full Bill Text

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