What is the new Federal Minimum Wage?

Date Work Performed Federal Minimum Wage
Prior to July 24,2007 $5.15
July 24,2007 to July 23,2008 $5.85
July 24, 2008 to July 23,2009 $6.55 per hour
On or after July 24,2009 $7.25

If your employer is not paying you at least the federal minimum wage, you may have an unpaid minimum wage claim. For example, if your employer refuses to pay you anything for you final week of work, you have been paid below the Federal minimum wage and may have a minimum wage claim.

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