N.Y. Labor Law 654 – Basis of changes in minimum wage
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§ 654. Basis of changes in minimum wage. In establishing minimum wages and regulations for any occupation or occupations pursuant to the provisions of the following sections of this article, the wage board and the commissioner shall consider the amount sufficient to provide adequate maintenance and to protect health and, in addition, the wage board and the commissioner shall consider the value of the work or classification of work performed, and the wages paid in the state for work of like or comparable character.
Terms Used In N.Y. Labor Law 654
- Commissioner: means the industrial commissioner. See N.Y. Labor Law 651
- Occupation: means an industry, trade, business or class of work in which employees are gainfully employed. See N.Y. Labor Law 651
- Wage: includes allowances, in the amount determined in accordance with the provisions of this article, for gratuities and, when furnished by the employer to employees, for meals, lodging, apparel, and other such items, services and facilities. See N.Y. Labor Law 651
- wage board: means a board created as provided in this article. See N.Y. Labor Law 651