Bill > A10507

This bill, known as the "living wage for all act," aims to significantly increase the minimum wage in New York State, with a phased approach for different employer sizes and ongoing adjustments for inflation. Specifically, it mandates that large employers (those with eleven or more employees) must pay a minimum wage of $30 per hour by January 1, 2030, while small employers (ten or fewer employees) will reach this $30 per hour minimum by January 1, 2035. After these target dates, the minimum wage will be adjusted annually by a percentage based on inflation, using a combination of the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) and labor productivity growth, ensuring its purchasing power is maintained. The bill also introduces specific minimum wage requirements for "miscellaneous industry workers," a newly defined category encompassing various service roles like car wash attendants and nail salon workers, and establishes that incarcerated individuals working in correctional facilities will receive the full state minimum wage. Additionally, it repeals existing provisions related to minimum wage increases and clarifies rules regarding gratuities for food service workers and other employees, while also ensuring that municipalities can enact higher minimum wage or benefit standards than those set by the state.