The bill amends K.S.A. 44-1203 to increase the minimum wage for employees who receive tips and gratuities. It establishes that employers must pay these employees a minimum wage of at least $6.15 an hour, replacing the previous minimum of $2.13. Additionally, it clarifies that if the total of an employee's tips and the employer's wage equals or exceeds $7.25 an hour, no further payment is required. However, if the total is less than $7.25, the employer must compensate the difference to ensure the employee receives at least the minimum wage.

Furthermore, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 44-1203, which previously outlined the minimum wage rates prior to January 1, 2010, and the inclusion of federal labor standards. The new provisions will take effect upon publication in the statute book, thereby updating the legal framework governing minimum wage for tipped employees in Kansas.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 44-1203