Effective December 31, 2013, the minimum wage in New York will increase to $8.00 per hour for non-tipped employees according to the Department of Labor, Division of Labor Standards. The tipped employee minimum wage rates are based on industry. Additional information can be found on the Department of Labor, Division of Labor Standards website at http://www.labor.ny.gov/workerprotection/laborstandards.workprot/lashmpg.shtm