Minimum Wage Changes Effective July 1 & July 24, 2009

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The Nevada Labor Commissioner has issued a reminder regarding the scheduled Nevada Minimum Wage guideline changess effective July 1, 2009.

Federal Minimum Wages guidelines change July 24, 2009.

Keep in mind that “if” an employee is offered benefits and waives/declines such benefits and AdvanStaff has a record of this waiver, the employee is paid the lower of the two wages. Introductory or part-time employees remain at the higher wage until a status change to full-time.

New rates become effective July 1, 2009 (Nevada)

For employees to whom qualifying health benefits have been made available by the employer:
No less than $7.25 per hour

For all other Employees:
No less than $7.55 per hour

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On July 24, 2009 the Federal minimum wage will increase to $7.25 per hour. The higher Federal minimum wage will then replace the lower state of Nevada minimum wage.
New rates become effective July 24, 2009 (Federal)

For employees to whom qualifying health benefits have been made available by the employer:
No less than $6.55 per hour

For all other Employees:
No less than $7.55 per hour

This change is mandatory and all employers are required to adhere to the new rates.
A note to all managers: When submitting payrolls in late June and July, managers will need to note all hours worked under the current minimum wage and all hours worked under the new minimum wage.

Please don’t hesitate to contact the AdvanStaff HR Human Resources Department at 702-598-0000 with any questions.