New Mexico Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: What is the minimum wage in New Mexico?
  A: 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 … More
• 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

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