2021 Changes to Minimum Wage

Here is a quick recap to the changes to minimum wage for 2021 in New York State:

• New York City: Minimum wage remains at $15.00/hr for all businesses
• Long Island: Minimum wage remains at $15.00/hr for all businesses
• Westchester County: Minimum wage remains at $15.00/hr for all businesses
• Remainder of New York State: Increases to $12.50 per hour.

Some noteworthy exceptions:

• If you get tips, yur employer may be able to p[ay you less, as long as you make minimum wage with the tips
• Some home care workers' base wage reates may be different from the minimum wage if they also get benefits such as health insurance.