This bill amends the Minimum Wage Law to prohibit the payment of a base wage lower than the standard minimum wage for tipped workers who earn more than $30 per month. Specifically, it repeals and reenacts the introductory paragraph of RSA 279:21 to clarify that no person, firm, or corporation may employ any employee at an hourly rate lower than that established by federal minimum wage law, with certain exceptions.

The bill aims to ensure that tipped workers receive fair compensation and aligns state law with federal standards regarding minimum wage. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage, reinforcing the commitment to fair labor practices for all employees, particularly those in the service industry who rely on tips for their income.