HR 2570 · 111th Congress · Labor and Employment

WAGES Act

Introduced 2009-05-21· Sponsored by Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.(2009-05-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Working for Adequate Gains for Employment in Services Act or WAGES Act - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) to establish a base minimum wage for tipped employees of at least: (1) $3.75 an hour beginning 90 days after the enactment of this Act; (2) $5.00 an hour beginning July 1, 2011; and (3) beginning on July 1, 2012, and adjusted as necessary thereafter, 70% of the wage in effect under FLSA but in no case less than $5.50 an hour.…

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