{"id":139519,"date":"2024-08-21T18:06:34","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T16:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=139519"},"modified":"2025-01-08T00:40:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T22:40:51","slug":"new-mexico-minimum-wage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/new-mexico-minimum-wage\/","title":{"rendered":"New Mexico Minimum Wage: Employer\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with many other regions in the U.S., <\/span><b>New Mexico <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has established a <\/span><b>state minimum wage law <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that dictates the <\/span><b>lowest hourly rate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> employers can offer their employees. These regulations have been designed to ensure that workers receive<\/span><b> fair pay for their efforts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, helping them achieve a <\/span><b>decent standard of living<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But <\/span><b>what is the New Mexico minimum wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>how has it changed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recently?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today&#8217;s comprehensive guide for employers, we will cover <\/span><b>everything you need to know about the New Mexico minimum wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you understand <\/span><b>your responsibilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>rights of your employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We will also share some <\/span><b>tips and best practices <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to help you <\/span><b>comply with your obligations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and foster a <\/span><b>positive workplace environment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#U.S.\">How Minimum Wage Works in the U.S.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Rates\">New Mexico Minimum Wage: Current Rates<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Exemptions\">New Mexico Minimum Wage: Exemptions &amp; Special Cases<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Laws\">Additional New Mexico Wage Laws<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Compliance\">Best Practices for New Mexico Wage Laws Compliance<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Factorial\">How Factorial Can Help<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/payroll\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage payroll on time and error-free<\/span><\/a>\u2705<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/request-demo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-130408 \" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/02145649\/factorial-demo-banner-value-300x103.jpg\" alt=\"factorial hr software demo\" width=\"885\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/02145649\/factorial-demo-banner-value-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/02145649\/factorial-demo-banner-value-768x263.jpg 768w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/02145649\/factorial-demo-banner-value.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b><a name=\"U.S.\"><\/a>How Minimum Wage Works in the U.S.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The United States operates a <\/span><b>tiered minimum wage system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with varying rates set at the <\/span><b>federal, state, and municipal levels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This creates a complex system for determining the minimum wage for workers across the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Federal minimum wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The federal minimum wage, established by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/fair-labor-standards-act\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fair Labor Standards Act<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/flsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FLSA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), serves as the baseline wage for non-exempt employees nationwide. The current federal minimum wage stands at $7.25 per hour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>State minimum wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many states have enacted their own minimum wage laws. These state minimum wages often exceed the federal rate, aiming to align with the local cost of living and labor market conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Municipal minimum wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A growing number of cities and counties have also implemented their own local minimum wage limits, often higher than both state and federal minimum wage rates. These municipal-level minimum wages reflect the unique economic circumstances of specific localities such as San Francisco ($17.70) and NYC ($16.50).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, in addition to regional differences, the minimum wage can also <\/span><b>vary based on industry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example, the <\/span><b>minimum wage for tipped employees in the service industry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is typically <\/span><b>lower than the minimum wage for non-tipped employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is because many states expect tipped employees to receive a significant portion of their income from <\/span><b>tips<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, in some states, employers are required to <\/span><b>make up the difference<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if the employee&#8217;s hourly wage plus tips does not equal <\/span><b>at least the minimum wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a name=\"Rates\"><\/a>New Mexico Minimum Wage: Current Rates<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2021\/01\/NM-OSH-Act.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter 50 of the New Mexico Statutes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the New Mexico minimum wage is currently set at <\/span><b>$12.00 per hour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The tipped minimum wage in New Mexico is<\/span><b> $3.00 per hour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but the employer must ensure that <\/span><b>tips bring the total to at least $12.00 per hour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are <\/span><b>exemptions and special cases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where these rates do not apply, as we will see later in the post.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimum wage in New Mexico has seen <\/span><b>gradual increases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in recent years, reflecting the state&#8217;s efforts to <\/span><b>keep pace with inflation and living costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example, the minimum wage was <\/span><b>$10.50 per hour in 2021<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and has <\/span><b>increased steadily<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reach the current rate. These changes aim to provide workers with <\/span><b>fair compensation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially as the <\/span><b>cost of living<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> continues to rise. As of 2025, there is no scheduled increase to raise the New Mexico minimum wage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Municipal New Mexico Minimum Wage Ordinances<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Mexico allows <\/span><b>municipalities <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to set their own local wage rates, provided that these local rates are <\/span><b>higher than the state-mandated minimum wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As a result, certain jurisdictions within the state have taken advantage of this flexibility to establish <\/span><b>local minimum wage standards that better reflect the cost of living in their areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, there are currently <\/span><b>4 New Mexico municipalities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with higher rates than the state-wide New Mexico minimum wage: <\/span><b>Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>Las Cruces<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s everything you need to know:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Albuquerque<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The minimum wage in Albuquerque is the same as the New Mexico minimum wage ($12.00 per hour). However, the minimum tipped wage is higher than both federal and state rates ($7.20\/hour vs. $3.00\/hour).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Santa Fe County<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Like the city of Santa Fe, Santa Fe County has adopted a similar minimum wage ordinance, ensuring consistency across the county. The minimum wage in Santa Fe is also $14.60 per hour, aligning with the city&#8217;s ordinance. However, the minimum tipped wage is slightly higher ($4.38 per hour).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Las Cruces<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The city of Las Cruces has established a minimum wage of $12.36 per hour for 2024. For tipped workers, the minimum wage is set at $4.95 per hour, with the expectation that tips will bring the total earnings to at least the standard minimum wage.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also worth noting is that <\/span><b>Bernalillo County<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has established a local minimum wage rate of <\/span><b>$10.30 per hour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, in this instance, the <\/span><b>higher, state minimum wage prevails<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over the county wage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a name=\"Exemptions\"><\/a>New Mexico Minimum Wage: Exemptions &amp; Special Cases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the New Mexico minimum wage applies to <\/span><b>most workers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are certain <\/span><b>exemptions under NM minimum wage law <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that you need to be aware of.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s an <\/span><b>overview <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of these <\/span><b>New Mexico minimum wage exemptions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tipped employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These workers receive a base wage of $3.00 per hour, with the requirement that their combined earnings from tips and wages meet or exceed the standard minimum wage of $12.00 per hour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apprentices and learners<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Certain apprentices and learners are exempt from minimum wage requirements, allowing employers to pay these employees a lower rate under specific conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employees with disabilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Employers can obtain special certificates that permit them to pay a subminimum wage to employees with disabilities, typically set at 50% of the standard New Mexico minimum wage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><a name=\"Laws\"><\/a>Additional New Mexico Wage Laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from the New Mexico minimum wage, the state has a number of <\/span><b>additional wage laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that employers need to understand as these can have an<\/span><b> impact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on how you manage an <\/span><b>employee\u2019s wages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s explore these <\/span><b>additional New Mexico wage laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a bit more detail so you can make sure your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employee-handbook\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee handbook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meets all requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Payroll Deductions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Mexico employers must pay employees<strong> all owed wages <\/strong><\/span><b>in full<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the exception of <\/span><b>lawful <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employers-guide-to-payroll-tax\/\"><b>payroll deductions<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or any other deductions that have been <\/span><b>authorized by the employee in writing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (such as health insurance, for example). You can find more information about this via the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax.newmexico.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Mexico Taxation &amp; Revenue Department<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, any employer who withholds a portion of an employee\u2019s wages for payment of <\/span><b>federal income tax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must withhold <\/span><b>New Mexico state income tax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Payroll Schedules<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Mexico employers must pay employees their wages on <\/span><b>regular paydays<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These paydays can not be more than <\/span><b>16 days apart<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More specifically, wages earned between the <\/span><b>1st and 15th day of a calendar month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must be paid <\/span><b>by the 25th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of that month. Any wages earned <\/span><b>between the 16th and the last day of a calendar month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must be paid <\/span><b>by the 10th day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the following calendar month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your payroll is processed via a <\/span><b>central location outside of New Mexico<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then wages earned <\/span><b>between the 1st and 15th day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of a calendar month must be paid <\/span><b>by the last day of that same month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Any wages earned <\/span><b>between the 16th and the last day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of a calendar month must be paid <\/span><b>by the 15th day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the following calendar month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, you can pay <\/span><b>executive, administrative and professional employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (FLSA-exempt employees)\u00a0 on a monthly or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employers-guide-to-biweekly-pay\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">biweekly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> basis unless said wages are subject to the provisions of a <\/span><b>collective bargaining agreement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Pay Stubs<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Mexico state law requires employers to provide employees with a <\/span><b>detailed pay stub<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, either in <\/span><b>paper form <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><b>electronically<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with each paycheck. The pay stub must include specific information to ensure <\/span><b>transparency and compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with New Mexico wage laws.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s what you need to include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gross wages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The total amount earned before any deductions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Net wages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The amount paid after all deductions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Itemized deductions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A breakdown of all deductions, including taxes, insurance, retirement contributions, and any other withholdings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hours worked<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The total hours an employee works during the pay period (particularly important for non-exempt employees).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pay rate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The employee\u2019s hourly rate or salary, including any overtime rates, if applicable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employer\u2019s information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The name and address of the employer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employee\u2019s information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The worker\u2019s name and employee identification number.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, New Mexico law requires you to <\/span><b>retain these records for a period of three years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so that they are <\/span><b>available for inspection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Final Paycheck<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rules for <\/span><b>final paychecks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in New Mexico vary depending on whether an employee has been <\/span><b>fired or quit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enforced termination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/termination-of-employment-contract\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">terminate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> an employee&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/types-of-employment-contracts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contract<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (fire them), you must pay them all owed wages (fixed or definite amounts) within 5 days of discharge.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Voluntary termination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If an employee voluntarily terminates their employment (they quit), you must pay them all owed wages by the next succeeding payday.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, in terms of unused <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/guide-to-employee-benefits-and-compensation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, if you have a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/managing-paid-time-off\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paid time off<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (PTO) policy in which employees <\/span><b>accrue vacation time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then any <\/span><b>unused accrued PTO<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is considered <\/span><b>earned wages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and you must compensate the employee accordingly in their final paycheck.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Meals &amp; Rest Breaks<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Mexico labor laws do not require employers to provide any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/work-break-laws\/\"><b>meal or rest breaks<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for employees. However, <\/span><b>any breaks that are less than 30 minutes long must be paid<\/b>, in line with federal requirements<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Overtime<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><b>New Mexico overtime law<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, non-exempt employees who are paid by the hour should be paid \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/time-and-a-half\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">time and a half<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d for each hour they work over 40 hours per week. This is known as <\/span><b>overtime pay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example, if an employee received the New Mexico minimum wage rate of $12 per hour, you must pay them $18.00 per hour for every hour of overtime (every hour they work over 40 hours in a week).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This applies to all employees except those specifically <\/span><b>exempt by law<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These include <\/span><b>exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and salespersons and employees who are <\/span><b>commissioned<\/b>, paid by <b>piecework<\/b>, or paid on a <b>flat-rate schedule<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Paid Sick Leave<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, New Mexico&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dws.state.nm.us\/NMPaidSickLeave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Paid Sick Leave Law<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> requires most New Mexico employers with 1 or more employees to provide a <strong>minimum of 64 hours (or 8 full days) of <\/strong><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/paid-sick-leave\/\">paid sick leave<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> per year<\/strong>. Leave can <\/span><b>carry over<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from one period to another, but total leave is <strong>capped at 64 hours<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The legislative update, also known as <\/span><b>Earned Sick Leave<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, was created as a part of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dws.state.nm.us\/NMPaidSickLeave#:~:text=The%20Healthy%20Workplaces%20Act%20of,effect%20on%20July%201%2C%202022.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy Workplaces Act (HWA)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a name=\"Compliance\"><\/a>Best Practices for New Mexico Wage Laws Compliance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And there you have it! We\u2019ve now covered <\/span><b>everything you need to know about the New Mexico minimum wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the state\u2019s <\/span><b>additional wage laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. All you need to do now is make sure your business <\/span><b>meets all its obligations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including complying with the specific rules for tipped employees, any applicable exemptions, and any additional federal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/wage-and-hour-laws\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wage and hours laws<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That way, you can avoid <\/span><b>potentially hefty penalties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and maintain a <\/span><b>fair working environment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for all your employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what\u2019s the key to <\/span><b>New Mexico wage law compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple. Just implement the following <\/span><b>essential tips and best practices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to protect your business and build a <\/span><b>positive and compliant work environment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Stay Informed and Up to Date<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly, keep up to date with <\/span><b>federal and state minimum wage laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as these can change. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dws.state.nm.us\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>U.S. Department of Labor<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> websites are good resources for this.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Maintain Accurate Records and Conduct Regular Audits<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secondly, it&#8217;s important to <\/span><b>maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all employee work hours and wages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Keeping precise records helps ensure employees are <\/span><b>paid correctly and on time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Regular <\/span><b>internal and external audits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you <\/span><b>spot and fix mistakes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making sure everything is legal and helping you avoid hefty fines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employee-record-management-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee record management software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can make this easier. These systems <\/span><b>automate time tracking, payroll processing and compliance checks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which cuts down on errors and saves time. By using this technology, you can maintain <\/span><b>accurate and reliable records<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and focus on other important parts of your business while staying compliant with the law.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Classify Employees Correctly<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thirdly, make sure you properly classify your employees as either<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/exempt-vs-non-exempt-employees\/\"><b>exempt or non-exempt<\/b><\/a><b> from the FLSA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This classification determines whether you must offer <\/span><b>overtime pay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Carefully <\/span><b>review the duties and responsibilities of each employee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to determine their <\/span><b>exempt or non-exempt status<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Implement Accurate Payroll Practices<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to maintain <\/span><b>accurate and up-to-date payroll records<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that include employee names, hours worked, wages paid and any deductions that you have made. New Mexico law requires you to keep these records for <\/span><b>at least three years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also regularly <\/span><b>review your payroll records<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to identify any inconsistencies or errors. And don\u2019t forget to create a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/payroll-checklist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">payroll checklist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make sure that you complete all necessary steps during each payroll cycle, including <\/span><b>verifying employee hours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ensuring <\/span><b>correct pay rates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>calculating <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/comprehensive-guide-to-employer-payroll-taxes\/\"><b>payroll taxes<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">accurately.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Track Overtime Hours<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, make sure you accurately <\/span><b>track <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/mandatory-overtime\/\"><b>overtime<\/b><\/a><b> hours<\/b> <b>worked by non-exempt employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Implement a system for employees to report overtime hours, such as using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/time-card-calculator\/\"><b>timesheets<\/b><\/a><b> or electronic timekeeping systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Make sure you calculate overtime pay at the right rate (time and a half).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Use the Right Payroll Software<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, choosing <\/span><b>the right <\/b><b>payroll software<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is essential. The right software helps you stay <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/payroll\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compliant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <\/span><b>automatically adjusting for changes in minimum wage rates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>managing tax withholdings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It also helps you <\/span><b>track employee work hours, calculate overtime and <\/b><b>holiday pay<\/b><b>, and produce accurate pay stubs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the end of each <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/pay-period\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pay period<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This <\/span><b>reduces the risk of errors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>streamlines administrative tasks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and ensures that employees are <\/span><b>paid correctly and on time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, helping your business comply with all New Mexico wage laws\u200b.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/payroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-125685 \" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/25120137\/payroll-integrate-demo-banner-300x103.png\" alt=\"payroll software\" width=\"856\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/25120137\/payroll-integrate-demo-banner-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/25120137\/payroll-integrate-demo-banner-768x263.png 768w, https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/25120137\/payroll-integrate-demo-banner.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b><a name=\"Factorial\"><\/a>How Factorial Can Help<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factorial can be a <\/span><b>valuable tool for employers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in New Mexico as it simplifies HR management by <\/span><b>automating payroll processes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring <\/span><b>compliance with state-specific labor laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and providing an <\/span><b>all-in-one platform<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for managing <\/span><b>employee records<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still not convinced?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s how the <\/span><b>specific features of our <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/payroll-security\/\">secure<\/a> and comprehensive solution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you achieve New Mexico wage laws compliance:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Payroll Software<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Firstly, the platform offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/best-payroll-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">payroll software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> solutions, streamlining the process of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/payroll\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">managing payroll<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and issuing pay stubs and ensuring compliance with all New Mexico minimum wage laws.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Holiday Pay and Pay Schedule Management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Secondly, Factorial helps manage <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/holiday-pay\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday pay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and keeps track of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pay periods<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Real-Time Overtime Tracking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Thirdly, Factorial&#8217;s time tracking feature enables real-time monitoring of overtime hours worked by non-exempt employees. This allows you to identify and address any overtime issues promptly, ensuring compliance with New Mexico overtime pay regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Electronic Time Clock<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In addition, Factorial\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/electronic-time-clock\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">electronic time clock<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> feature ensures that your employees accurately record their hours worked, including breaks. That way, you can rest assured that you meet all <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employee-time-tracking\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">time-tracking legal requirements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employee Record Management Software<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Moreover, the software effectively stores and manages employee records, making it easier to maintain compliance with New Mexico recordkeeping requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Comprehensive Payroll Reporting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Finally, Factorial generates detailed payroll reports, providing valuable insights into employee compensation, overtime trends, and overall payroll expenses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By leveraging these features, businesses can <\/span><b>more easily navigate the complexities of New Mexico wage laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, from complying with the requirements of the New Mexico minimum wage to meeting timekeeping, overtime, and recordkeeping obligations. That way, you can focus on <\/span><b>growing your business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the confidence that your <\/span><b>HR and payroll processes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are <\/span><b>accurate, efficient, and fully compliant with state regulations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As with many other regions in the U.S., New Mexico has established a state minimum wage law that dictates the lowest hourly rate employers can offer their employees. These regulations have been designed to ensure that workers receive fair pay for their efforts, helping them achieve a decent standard of living. 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