November 2001
Q. We
are a year-round hotel that provides our minimum wage workers meals
while working. May we consider the meal as part of the wages paid?
A.Yes. Meals
furnished by a year-round hotel to its employees may be considered
part of the minimum wage but are limited to $1.65 per meal for food
service workers earning at least $3.30 per hour and $1.75 per meal
for other employees. These amounts were effective March 31, 2000.
The New
York State Codes, Rules and Regulations contain other limitations and
requirements on lodging allowances, work uniform laundering, call-in
pay and other employee related matters. Business Council member firms
should call The Resourceline at 800/332-2117for more information on
these topics.
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