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Introduced
01/26/2021
01/26/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage law, so as to provide for an increase in the minimum wage; to provide a credit toward the minimum wage for employers of tipped workers; to eliminate various eligibility exemptions from the minimum wage; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill increases the minimum wage in Georgia from $5.15 to $15.00 per hour. It also allows employers of tipped workers to credit up to 50% of tips towards the minimum wage. The bill eliminates various exemptions to the minimum wage, such as for employers with fewer than 5 employees or annual sales under $50,000, domestic employees, and high school/college students. The bill sets the minimum annual compensation for certain employees of nonprofit child-caring institutions or long-term care facilities at $15,000.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (6)
Kimberly Alexander (D)*,
Sheila Jones (D)*,
Dewey McClain (D)*,
Bee Nguyen (D)*,
Renitta Shannon (D)*,
Mandisha Thomas (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 01/28/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/195916 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58963 |
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