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H.R. 650

WAGES Act

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 one year after the change in clause one takes effect; and (3) beginning two years after the change in clause two takes effect, and adjusted as necessary thereafter, 70% of the wage in effect under FLSA but in no case less than $5.50 an hour.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4](D-MD)Sponsor
29 cosponsors29 D
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  • Introduced in HouseFeb 13, 2013
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    Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

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    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

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