Bill > HB2123

This bill proposes to increase the minimum wage for tipped employees in Kansas by raising the base wage that employers must pay from $2.13 to $6.15 per hour. Currently, employers can pay tipped workers a lower base wage with the expectation that tips will make up the difference to reach the standard minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Under the proposed changes, if an employee's tips combined with the new base wage do not equal $7.25 per hour, the employer must pay the difference to ensure the worker receives at least the full minimum wage. The bill also makes minor technical corrections to the legal reference for federal labor standards, changing "U.S.C.A." to "U.S.C." The legislation aims to provide tipped workers with a higher base wage, potentially improving their overall compensation and financial stability. The bill would take effect upon publication in the state statute book, and it repeals the existing version of the law to fully replace it with the new provisions.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2123/