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 Specifically, the introductory paragraph of RSA 279:21 is repealed and reenacted to clarify that no employer may pay an employee an hourly rate below the federal minimum wage, with certain exceptions outlined in the law.

The bill aims to ensure that tipped workers receive fair compensation by eliminating the possibility of subminimum wage payments. The new legal language emphasizes the requirement for employers to adhere to the federal minimum wage standards, thereby enhancing protections for workers in the tipped industry. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.