Minimum Wage; certain provisions regarding the minimum wage law; revise

Also relevant to:Low-income / working-class W-2 worker (non-union)

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Plain-English Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage, so as to revise certain provisions regarding the minimum wage law; to provide for an increase in the minimum wage; to provide for annual minimum wage increases to match the rising cost of living; 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;…

Source: OpenStates · fetched February 27, 2025

Who it affects

W-2 worker (non-union)

Increases the minimum wage and provides for annual increases to match the cost of living, potentially improving earnings for low-wage workers.

Low-income / working-class

Benefits low-income individuals by increasing the minimum wage and providing for annual adjustments, which could lift some individuals out of poverty.

AI-extracted

Who This AffectsAI analysis

W-2 worker (non-union)directMajor impactHigh certainty
Increases the minimum wage and provides for annual increases to match the cost of living, potentially improving earnings for low-wage workers.
“to provide for an increase in the minimum wage”· bill body
“to provide for annual minimum wage increases to match the rising cost of living”· bill body
Low-income / working-classdirectMajor impactHigh certainty
Benefits low-income individuals by increasing the minimum wage and providing for annual adjustments, which could lift some individuals out of poverty.
“to provide for an increase in the minimum wage”· bill body
“to provide for annual minimum wage increases to match the rising cost of living”· bill body

What the Bill Does

Increases the minimum wage.
Provides for annual minimum wage increases tied to the cost of living.
Offers a credit for employers of tipped workers.

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