As most employers are aware, the federal minimum wage rate will increase to $7.25 per hour on July 24, 2009. Currently, the state minimum wage rate in Florida is $7.21 per hour. However, because federal law requires that businesses comply with the higher of state or federal minimum wage rates, on July 24, Florida employers will be required to comply with the higher federal rate of $7.25 per hour.

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