Minimum Wage Is Now Higher in 21 States—Is Yours One?
KEY TAKEAWAYS Over 9.2 million minimum-wage workers saw their paychecks increase as 21 states raised their wage floors to adjust for inflation, ballot measures, and legislation.Additionally, 48 cities and counties will raise the minimum wage higher than their current state's.
Which states are raising the minimum wage in 2025?
Twenty-one states are raising minimum wage this year, which is set to affect over nine million employees across the country. According to the Economic
2025 Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Increases
The trend of increasing minimum wage rates will continue in 2025. We previously reported here the California 2025 state and local minimum wage
How much to expect to increase the minimum wage in New York this 2025
As the calendar turns to 2025, New York joins a growing list of states raising their minimum wage, aiming to reach $15 or more. This move marks a significant step in addressing economic disparities and adjusting to the rising cost of living.
Ohio minimum wage goes up
Wage increases took effect Jan. 1 COLUMBUS — Ohio's minimum wage increased on Jan. 1 to $10.70 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.35 per hour for tipped employees. The minimum wage will apply to employees of businesses with annual gross receipts of more than $394,
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These states will raise the minimum wage in 2025
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