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Minimum wage?
In Kentucky, the minimum wage as of July 1st is supposed to be $6.55 per hour. I get paid $6 an hour at my job. I work at a small store that is no way corporate. (I'm 15, by the way) Are there any exceptions to the minimum wage law? I don't know if my boss know the minimum wage went up or not! And he's a family friend, so I would feel really weird asking him to pay me more.
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It is a federal mandate that is requiring minimum wage to increase. However, there are exceptions for certain minors and your state maybe one of them. Ask him because if he is supposed to raise your pay and he doesn't and gets audited he can get a HUGE fine and potentially lose his business.
Besides if he is a family friend and thinks you do a good job he shouldn't mind paying you more. More than likely you are to be paid the new rate.
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That might answer a few of your questions.
I'm pretty sure that he has to abide by the State's law for that, but I could be wrong.
I know it may seem awkward to ask him, but I think you should anyway. Just let him know that at the start of the month, minimum wage went up, and that you were wondering if he could start paying you that, unless there is a reason not to [that is, a law that states he doesn't have to for some reason].
It's only awkward if you make it awkward. Just be clear with what you want. If anything, it should be easier since he's a family friend.
--Jack
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