Plain English Breakdown
The official text confirms the bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, but does not show if it has been signed by the governor or when it takes effect.
Georgia Minimum Wage Law Update for Tipped Workers
This bill changes Georgia's minimum wage law to set pay rules for workers who get tips as part of their income.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the 'Georgia Minimum Wage Law'.
- Provides for minimum wage pay to workers whose compensation consists wholly or partially of gratuities.
- Repeals laws that conflict with these new rules.
Who It Names or Affects
- Workers in Georgia who receive tips (gratuities) as part of their pay.
- Employers hiring these tipped workers.
Terms To Know
- Gratuities
- Tips or extra money given to a worker, which the bill mentions can be part of compensation.
- Georgia Minimum Wage Law
- The state law in Title 34, Chapter 4 that sets rules for minimum pay.
Limits and Unknowns
- The source text does not list the specific dollar amount for the new wage.
- The effective date when these changes begin is not listed in the provided material.
- Details on how employers may count tips toward wages are not included.