Florida state-wide minimum wage will increase from $10.00 to $11.00 per hour effective September 30, 2022. Florida traces the FLSA requirements as to tipped employees, utilizing the federal tip credit of $3.02 per hour. The direct wage or service rate for tipped employees will therefore increase from $6.98 per hour to $7.98 per hour based on Florida’s increased minimum wage.
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