SB 177 - Establishes a Youth Minimum Wage - South Dakota Key Vote

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Title: Establishes a Youth Minimum Wage

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a youth minimum wage.

Highlights:

  • Specifies that the existing minimum wage of $8.50 per hour does not apply to employees under the age of 18 (Sec. 1).
  • Establishes a minimum wage of $7.50 for employees under the age of 18, which is not subject to the existing annual minimum wage adjustment (Sec. 2).
  • Prohibits an employer from taking action to displace an employee, including, but not limited to, a reduction in hours, wages, or employment benefits, in order to hire an individual at the rate of $7.50 per hour (Sec. 2).

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