Starting Tuesday, the Florida minimum wage has been increased to $14 per hour. In addition, the minimum wage for tipped employees has been increased $10.98 per hour.
According to the Florida Commerce, on November 3, 2020, voters approved a state constitutional amendment to gradually increase the state's minimum wage each year until it reaches $15 per hour on September 30, 2026.
After reaching the $15 per hour cap, the minimum wage increase will resume in 2027, with adjustments made annually to account for inflation.
An employer may not retaliate against an employee for exercising their right to receive the minimum wage. Rights protected by the State of Florida Constitution include the right to:
File a complaint about an employer’s alleged noncompliance with lawful minimum wage requirements.
Inform any person about an employer’s alleged noncompliance with lawful minimum wage requirements.
Inform any person of his or her potential rights under Section 24, Article X of the State Constitution, and to assist the individual in asserting such rights.
