Federal and State Wage and Hour Laws | XpertHR

Some states require employers to obtain employment certificates (also known as work permits) before hiring a minor. This chart details employment certificate requirements in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.

Type:: Legal Timetable

Connecticut Minimum Wage Increases to $16.35

Updated to reflect the 2025 annual inflation adjustment to the minimum wage.

Type:: Legal Timetable

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Wage and Hour

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New and Updated

Washington Minimum Salary for Overtime-Exempt Employees Increases to $1,499.40 per Week ($1,332.80 per Week for Small Employers)

Washington Minimum Salary for Overtime-Exempt Employees Is Adjusted for Inflation

Colorado Minimum Salary for Executive, Administrative and Professional Employees Increases to $1,086.25 per Week

Colorado Minimum Salary for Executive, Administrative and Professional Employees Is Adjusted for Inflation

Colorado Minimum Wage Increases to $14.81

Colorado Minimum Wage Is Adjusted for Inflation

Minimum Wage: Florida

Child Labor Employment Certificate Requirements by State

Connecticut Minimum Wage Increases to $16.35

Connecticut Minimum Wage Is Adjusted for Inflation

About This Topic

Wage and Hour: Key Items

Minimum Wage Rates by State and Municipality

Meal and Rest Break Requirements by State

Minimum Salary Levels for Executive, Administrative and Professional Employees by State

Overtime Variations by State

Day of Rest Requirements by State

Business Expense Reimbursement Requirements by State and Municipality

Overtime: Federal

Hours Worked: Federal

Employee Classification: Federal