NY A10203

Defines "miscellaneous industry worker" to include car wash attendants, nail salon workers, tow truck drivers, dog groomers, wedding planners, tour guides, valet parking attendants, hairdressers, aestheticians, golf and tennis instructors, and door-persons covered by the minimum wage order in 12 NYCRR part 142.

Establishes separate minimum cash wage schedules for miscellaneous industry workers receiving tips in New York City, Nassau/Suffolk/Westchester counties, and other areas, with rates ranging from $10.35-$15.00 per hour depending on location and tip classification, increasing through December 31, 2021 and matching general minimum wage thereafter.

Requires the commissioner to modify existing minimum wage orders to increase monetary amounts proportionally with minimum wage increases, with exception that miscellaneous industry workers' cash wages shall not be less than specified amounts and tip credits shall be adjusted so combined wages equal minimum wage.

Prohibits employers from retaining gratuities and allows tip sharing "with other employees" rather than limiting to specific job categories like buspeople.

Mandates wage boards for food service workers cannot authorize wages lower than previously mandated statutory minimum wage levels after any statutory minimum wage increase.