Pennsylvania SB852 amends minimum wage laws, setting specific wage rates and allowing for annual cost-of-living adjustments.

Pennsylvania SB852 amends the Minimum Wage Act of 1968 to establish specific minimum wage rates for employees, including tipped employees. The bill sets a minimum wage of $2.65 per hour upon enactment, with scheduled increases to $15 per hour by 2027. It also allows for annual cost-of-living adjustments starting in 2025, based on the Consumer Price Index. The bill defines "wages" and "tipped employee," and specifies that gratuities belong to the employee. Municipalities may enact ordinances requiring higher wages.

Pennsylvania SB852 amends minimum wage laws, setting specific wage rates and allowing for annual cost-of-living adjustments.

Pennsylvania SB852 amends the Minimum Wage Act of 1968 to establish specific minimum wage rates for employees, including tipped employees. The bill sets a minimum wage of $2.65 per hour upon enactment, with scheduled increases to $15 per hour by 2027. It also allows for annual cost-of-living adjustments starting in 2025, based on the Consumer Price Index. The bill defines "wages" and "tipped employee," and specifies that gratuities belong to the employee. Municipalities may enact ordinances requiring higher wages.