| Update Applicable to: | Effective Date |
| All Employers in Oklahoma | November 1, 2025 |
What happened?
On May 27, 2025, Oklahoma Senate Bill 250 became law without the governor’s signature, amending the Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act to update how employers may apply tip credits toward the minimum wage.
Overview:
Changes Under S.B. 250: These changes aim to align state law with federal standards and provide flexibility in wage calculations for tipped employees.
- Updated Tip Credit Rules: Employers may take a tip credit of up to $5.12 per hour against the minimum wage, provided they pay employees at least the federal minimum cash wage of $2.13 per hour.
- Adjustment for Future State Minimum Wage Increases: If Oklahoma’s minimum wage exceeds the federal minimum, employers may still apply a tip credit for tips, gratuities, meals, or lodging received by the employee.
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