> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.officeridge.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Wage compliance

> Minimum wage and overtime rules by jurisdiction, and attendant wage notices.

These tabs hold the wage rules your agency must comply with, and the notices that prove attendants
were told their rate.

<Note>
  Pay periods and time entry windows are managed in [Payroll](/payroll), not here.
</Note>

## Wage Rules

Minimum wage, overtime, and pay rate compliance rules by jurisdiction.

**Columns:** Name · Type · Jurisdiction · Min Rate · Effective · Active

| Field | What it sets |
| - | - |
| **Type** | Whether the rule governs minimum wage, overtime, or a pay rate |
| **Jurisdiction** | Where the rule applies |
| **Min Rate** | The floor the rule enforces |
| **Effective** | When the rule takes effect |
| **Active** | Whether it currently applies |

Rule sources include state minimum, federal minimum, Medicaid program requirements, contract terms,
and internal policy.

<Warning>
  Wage rules change on their own schedule. A rule with a future **Effective** date will change what
  compliant pay looks like on that date — review upcoming rules before they take effect, not after a
  pay run.
</Warning>

## Wage Notices

Attendant wage rate notices compliant with Texas labor requirements.

**Columns:** Employee · Rate · Effective · Acknowledged

<Warning>
  **Acknowledged** is the field that evidences compliance. Issuing a wage notice without the
  employee acknowledging it does not satisfy the requirement. Filter on a blank
  **Acknowledged** after every rate change.
</Warning>

## OfficeRidge checks this for you

The **Wage Compliance Guard** runs automatically and raises a `WAGE_VIOLATION` audit finding when
pay falls below an active rule. Findings appear in
[Quality and audits](/compliance/quality).

<Tip>
  Treat a wage violation finding as urgent. Underpayment against a state or Medicaid minimum carries
  liability beyond the shortfall itself.
</Tip>

## After a rate change

<Steps>
  <Step title="Confirm the applicable rule">
    Check for rules with an **Effective** date inside the coming period.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Issue wage notices">
    Every affected attendant needs one, with the new **Rate** and **Effective** date.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Track acknowledgement">
    Chase anyone with a blank **Acknowledged**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the new rate flows through">
    Check the next period's pay reflects it, and that no wage violation findings appear.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Troubleshooting

| Problem | What to check |
| - | - |
| A wage violation finding appeared | Compare the paid rate against the active rule for that jurisdiction. |
| Overtime was not applied | Confirm an active overtime rule exists for the jurisdiction. |
| Wage notices show unacknowledged | Follow up with the employee. Issuing alone is not sufficient. |
| A new rule is not being enforced | Check **Active** and whether **Effective** has been reached. |

## Related

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Payroll" icon="wallet" href="/payroll">
    Pay periods and time entry windows.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Quality and audits" icon="clipboard-check" href="/compliance/quality">
    Wage violation findings.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


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