North Carolina preempts local minimum wage ordinances under NCGS 95-25.1, requiring employers statewide to follow the state and federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
NCGS 95-25.1 of the Wage and Hour Act establishes the state minimum wage and preempts any local ordinance setting a different minimum wage for private employers. The current state minimum wage matches the federal floor at $7.25 per hour for non-tipped employees, with a $2.13 cash wage for tipped employees provided tips bring total compensation to at least $7.25. Cities and counties may not impose higher minimum wages on private employers, although they may set wage floors for their own employees and certain government contractors.
Local ordinances setting a higher minimum wage on private employers are unenforceable; state Wage and Hour Act violations carry back-pay liability and penalties up to twice unpaid wages.
Cary, NC
Cary regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. N.C.G.S. §14-288.4 applies to unreasonable disturbances.
Cary, NC
Cary Code of Ordinances Chapter 22, Division 2 prohibits unreasonably loud, disturbing noises that annoy, disturb, or endanger citizens. The ordinance restri...
Cary, NC
Cary regulates construction noise through its general noise ordinance (Chapter 22). Construction activity near residential areas should be confined to reason...
Cary, NC
Cary's noise ordinance covers barking dogs under the general prohibition on disturbing noises. Persistently barking dogs that disturb neighbors may result in...
Cary, NC
Cary's Land Development Ordinance restricts parking of RVs, boats, and trailers in residential areas. These vehicles typically must be stored in rear or side...
Cary, NC
Cary restricts parking of commercial vehicles in residential zones. Large commercial vehicles, semi-trucks, and heavy equipment may not be stored in resident...
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