N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 12 § 190-2.3

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 26, June 26, 2024

Section 190-2.3 - Youth rates

Youths under 18 years of age shall be paid the basic minimum wage rates set forth in section 190-2.1 of this Subpart on and after December 31, 2013. Prior to December 31, 2013, the following rates shall apply to youths under 18 years of age, provided the employer has been issued a youth rate certificate by the commissioner:

(a) Harvest workers. Sixteen- and seventeen-year-old youths working in or in connection with the harvesting of fruits and vegetables in their first harvest season for an employer may be paid $2.85 per hour until January 1, 1991; $3.25 per hour on and after January 1, 1991; and $3.60 per hour on and after January 1, 1992. During their second harvest season with the same employer they may be paid $3 per hour until January 1, 1991; $3.40 per hour on and after January 1, 1991; and $3.80 per hour on and after January 1, 1992. During their third season for the same employer they shall be paid the basic minimum wage rate.

(b) Nonharvest workers. Sixteen- and seventeen-year-old youths working in nonharvest work may be paid $2.85 per hour during their first 300 hours of employment, until January 1, 1991; $3.25 per hour on and after January 1, 1991; and $3.60 per hour on and after January 1, 1992, $3 per hour during their second 300 hours of employment for the same employer until January 1, 1991; $3.40 per hour on and after January 1, 1991; and $3.80 per hour on and after January 1, 1992 and the basic minimum wage rate thereafter when working for the same employer.

(c) Youths under 16 years of age. Youths under 16 years of age may be employed only if each such youth has been issued a farm work permit by the appropriate authorities and may be paid $2.50 per hour until January 1, 1991; $2.85 per hour on and after January 1, 1991; and $3.20 per hour on and after January 1, 1992.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 § 190-2.3