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A new law, effective July 1, has resulted in an increase in minimum wage rates across 15 states and cities, benefiting millions of U.S. workers. The wage hikes come as a response to the ongoing rise ...
More U.S. cities and states are raising their minimum wages, with several now exceeding $20 an hour, reflecting a growing ...
On July 1, 2025, several states in the U.S. implemented a minimum wage increase, impacting over 880,000 workers. While not all will benefit, these changes are significant for many.
Speaking with guest Senator Bernie Sanders, Rogan said the minimum wage in the U.S. is "ridiculous" and "insane." ...
Just over half of U.S. states have minimum wages above the federal rate, but higher wages often accompany a steeper cost of living. Compare the minimum wage by state for more insights.
The Labor Department is seeking to pull back on the regulation of workplaces by rewriting or repealing more than 60 "obsolete ...
The federal minimum wage has remained at $7.25 per hour for more than 12 years. While the U.S. minimum wage was never truly a living wage, over time it has done less to reflect the true value of ...
Our research indicates pay can increase to $15 an hour in low-wage states without losing jobs. Incomes will also grow, and fewer children will grow up in poverty, write Anna Godoey and Michael ...
A $15 minimum wage, for example, would increase pay for 17 million U.S. workers by 2025 and raise 1.3 million individuals above the federal poverty threshold.
Even if you believe Janet Yellen’s recent testimony that a $15 federal minimum wage would have a “very minimal” impact on overall employment, it is hard to imagine that raising the federal ...
The federal minimum wage is paid to a shrinking number of US workers – and a growing chorus of economists and employers agree it’s out of step with today’s reality. The US minimum wage has ...
In November Florida voters gave a 60.85% “super majority” vote to Proposition 2. As a result, the minimum wage in the state will rise from its current $8.56 an hour to $10.00 on September 30 ...