What is the minimum wage in New Mexico?

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What is the minimum wage in New Mexico?

The minimum wage is $7.50 per hour for establishments under the jurisdiction of the State Minimum Wage Act, i.e. if the firm is a small employer not grossing $500,000 per year and not engaged in interstate commerce. Students are exempt from minimum wage if they work for an establishment that falls under state jurisdiction. The minimum wage is $5.15 per hour if the establishment grosses $500,000 a year or more, is engaged in interstate commerce or is a named industry under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Some of the named industries are schools, hospitals, nursing homes, state, county or municipal governments.

If the employee regularly receives $30.00 or more a month in tips, then the minimum wage is $2.13 per hour; however, the employee must receive at least enough tips to make the State minimum wage of $4.25 per hour or the Federal minimum wage of $5.15 per hour, which ever is applicable.

Other New Mexico Labor and Employment FAQs

Q: Does An Employer Have To Provide Lunch Breaks Or Rest Periods?
A: No. There is no statute that requires an employer to provide such breaks; however, deductions cannot be made from wages if less than 30 minutes is allowed for the … More
Q: Does An Employer Have To Pay Holiday, Vacation, Sick Or Severance Pay?
A: No. There is no statute that requires an employer to pay such wages. More
Q: Can An Employer Require An Employee To Work Overtime?
A: Yes. An employer can require an employee to work overtime but must pay the rate of timeandahalf the regular rate of the employee's pay for over 40 … More
Q: Can An Employer Give Compensatory Time Off Rather Than Pay Overtime?
A: No. More
Q: Can An Employer Reduce An Employee's Wage Or Salary?
A: Yes. The employer may reduce an employee's wages, but must advise the employee of the new lower rate before the hours are worked. More
Q: When Does An Employer Have To Pay Final Wages To A Terminated Employee?
A: If the wages owed are a fixed, the employer must pay such wages to the employee within 5 days of discharge. Task, piece, commission wages must be paid within 10 days … More
Q: How Often Must An Employer Pay Employees?
A: An employer must establish paydays at least every 16 days. There are exemptions for teachers, exempt employees and workers under contract. More
Q: What Can I Do To Receive Unpaid Wages?
A: You may file a Wage Claim form with the Wage and Hour Bureau. Click here for more information. More
Q: Is A Work Permit Required For Minors?
A: Work permit certificates are required for students under 16 years of age. Certificates may be issued by schools and representatives of the Labor and Industrial Division. More
Q: Are Certain Occupations Prohibited For Minors?
A: Yes, there are prohibited occupations for minors ages 14 and 15, and there are hazardous occupations for minors age 16 and 17. PROHIBITED OCCUPATIONS FOR MINORS AGES … More