In the Hospitality Industry, tipped workers and fast food workers may expect wage rate increases on December 31st, 2015. These will be in addition to the general Minimum Wage increase to $9.00 per hour on December 31, 2015.Once the Regulations are finalized, the Department will update its publications.The Tipped Worker Order and Fast Food Order contain information about the pending increase.he General Industry Minimum Wage Act states that employers must pay all employees in New York State, including most domestic workers, at least $8.75 per hour. Certain requirements set under regulations known as “wage orders” may modify the basic rate.