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Summer is a popular time for minimum wage rate increases that apply to nannies and other household employees. It’s important to check the rate you’re paying a household worker to make sure it is not a wage violation. The minimum wage is on the rise in several states and cities across the country.<\/p><\/div>\n

Ahh, summer. Beach vacations. Cookouts with family and friends. And minimum wage rate<\/a> increases for nannies and other household employees.<\/p>\n

Yes, it’s that time of year to check the rate you are paying your household worker to make sure it is not a wage violation. Rates are on the rise in several states and cities across the country.<\/p>\n

Why the minimum wage rate is important to household employers<\/h2>\n

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act<\/a> states that nannies and other household employees need to be paid hourly (not a salary) and at least the prevailing minimum wage rate. While the federal rate has remained unchanged at $7.25\/hour for several years, many states, counties, and cities have increased their rates above the federal level. The highest applicable minimum wage applies.<\/p>\n

For example, if you employ a nanny in Los Angeles, the local minimum wage of $15\/hour (as of July 1, 2021) applies because it is higher than the state ($13\/hour) and federal rates.<\/p>\n

States and cities also have annual, built-in increases that boost their minimum wage rates so it is important to understand when and by how much these rates will climb.<\/p>\n

Get a complete listing of all state, county, and local minimum wage rates for nannies and other household employees<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Minimum wage increases on July 1, 2021<\/h2>\n

Chicago<\/h3>\n

Increases to $14\/hour<\/p>\n

Freemont, California<\/h3>\n

Increases to $15\/hour for small employers<\/p>\n

Los Angeles (city and county)<\/h3>\n

Increases to $15\/hour for small employers<\/p>\n

Malibu, California<\/h3>\n

Increases to $15\/hour<\/p>\n

Minneapolis<\/h3>\n

For employers with 100 or fewer employees, increases to $12.50\/hour<\/p>\n

Montgomery County, Maryland<\/h3>\n

For employers with 10 or fewer employees, increases to $13.50\/hour<\/p>\n

Nevada<\/h3>\n

Increases to $9.75\/hour (without employee health benefits) and $8.75\/hour (with qualified employee health benefits)<\/p>\n

Oregon<\/h3>\n

Portland<\/strong>: Increases to $14\/hour<\/p>\n

Standard<\/strong>: Increases to $12.75\/hour<\/p>\n

Non-urban counties<\/strong>: Increases to $12\/hour<\/p>\n

To determine which rate applies to your county, visit Oregon Minimum Wage Rate Summary<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pasadena, California<\/h3>\n

Increases to $15\/hour for small employers<\/p>\n

St. Paul, Minnesota<\/h3>\n

For employers with 5 or fewer employees, increases to $10\/hour<\/p>\n

Santa Monica, California<\/h3>\n

Increases to $15\/hour for small employers<\/p>\n

Vermont<\/h3>\n

Increases to $11.75\/hour<\/p>\n

Washington, D.C.<\/h3>\n

Increases to $15.20\/hour<\/p>\n

Minimum wage increases on August 1, 2021<\/h2>\n

Connecticut<\/h3>\n

Increases to $13\/hour<\/p>\n

Minimum wage increase on May 1, 2021<\/h2>\n

Virginia got a head start in the summer minimum wage increases by boosting the state rate to $9.50\/hour on May 1. It had been the same as the federal rate.<\/p>\n

GTM can help<\/h2>\n

Have questions about paying your nanny? Get help from a household employment expert who will answer your questions about employing someone to work in your home. The consultation is free and there is no obligation<\/a>. Just call (800) 929-9213 or schedule time with us at your convenience<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Download The Complete Guide to Household Payroll<\/h2>\n

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