Minimum wage

104.035 Minimum wage. (1) EMPLOYEES GENERALLY. (a) Minimum rates. Except as provided in subs. (2) to (8), the minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. (b) Allowances for meals and lodging. Except as provided in subs. (2) (b), (2m) (b), and (4) (b) and subject to sub. (3) (b), if an employer furnishes an employee with meals or lodging in accordance with rules promulgated by the department under s. 104.045 (2), the employer may deduct the following amounts from the wages of the employee: 1. For lodging, $58 per week or $8.30 per day. 2. For meals, $87 per week or $4.15 per meal. (2) MINOR EMPLOYEES. (a) Minimum rates. Except as provided in subs. (2m) to (8), the minimum wage for a minor employee is $7.25 per hour. (b) Allowances for meals and lodging. Except as provided in subs. (2m) (b) and (4) (b) and subject to sub. (3) (b), if an employer furnishes a minor employee with meals or lodging in accordance with rules promulgated by the department under s.