CITY OF ROCKLAND
Effective January 1, 2025, Minimum Wage in the City of Rockland is $15.50 per hour
Service Employees
- A service employee is someone who regularly receives more than $185 a month in tips.
- An employer may consider tips as part of a service employee’s Minimum Wage.
- An employer must pay tipped workers a “direct wage” of at least $7.75 cash per hour.
- If a service employee’s direct wage and total tips do not equal or exceed $15.50 per hour, the employer must pay the service employee the difference.
Applicability of State Law
- Employers must still comply with all labor laws of the State of Maine, as detailed in Title 26.
This includes:- Which workers are eligible for overtime pay;
- Notice to employees.
Know Your Rights
If you feel that your wages do not comply with this ordinance, please consult a lawyer about your legal rights under this ordinance.
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