While federal law sets minimum wage requirements, many states require higher payments. For example, the federal minimum hourly rate is $7.25, but Ohio requires payment of $7.40/hour, Oregon requires $8.50/hour, and the state of Washington requires payment of $8.67/hour.

The HR professionals at Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, have the human resource management tools needed to research laws in every state. With this knowledge, Management 2000 provides the human resources help employers need to establish legally compliant payroll policies. For more information, contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.