Monday, July 27, 2009

HR Alert -- Federal and Illinois State Minimum Wage

On July 24, 2009, the current Federal Minimum Wage rate of $6.55 per hour will increase to $7.25 per hour.

As a reminder for Illinois employers, the state’s minimum wage increased to $8.00 an hour starting on July 1, 2009. The state minimum wage will also increase by an additional 25 cents on July 1, 2010.