Minimum Wages (29 U.S.C. §206)

• The federal minimum wage is now $5.15 per hour.

• There are subminimum wage rates for learners, students and apprentices of 85% of the minimum wage rate.
  
• There are special subminimum rates for handicapped employees whose handicaps prevent them from earning competitive wages and for certain classes of student and apprentice employees.
  
• An employer may credit tips for up to 40% of the minimum wage if the employee customarily and regularly receives more than $30.00 in a month in tips.

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