Virginia’s minimum wage will increase from $7.25 to $9.50 per hour effective May 1, 2021.
This is part of a series of scheduled minimum wage increases brought about by legislation passed by the Virginia General Assembly in 2020. The legislation raises the state minimum wage to $15.00 per hour by 2026 as well as eliminates various minimum wage exemptions like small employers, nannies, and piece-rate workers.
Tipped wages continue to follow the state minimum cash wage payment under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act at $2.13 per hour. However, “tipped employees” in Virginia are considered employees who regularly receive over $30.00 per month in tips.
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