minimum wage
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has signed a repeal of the state’s paid sick leave and inflation-adjusted minimum wage law—just eight months after voters approved it. Set to end August 28, the repeal is seen as a win for business interests and a blow to labor advocates. The original law allowed workers to earn one hour […]
A new report highlights financial hardships faced by tipped workers in New York, many of whom earn just 67% of the minimum wage before tips. A proposed bill (S415A/A1200A) aims to gradually raise their base pay to full minimum wage by 2029. Advocates argue this will improve worker conditions without harming the restaurant industry. A […]
On January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in New York will increase to $15.50 per hour in upstate regions and $16.50 in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester. Tipped workers will receive these amounts as their base pay, supplemented by a tip credit. In 2026, the minimum wage will rise by an additional 50 […]
Starting January 1, New York’s minimum wage will rise by $0.50, reaching $16.50 per hour in Long Island, New York City, and Westchester County, and $15.50 in the rest of the state. This marks another step toward aligning wages with the state’s high cost of living. The minimum wage will increase again by $0.50 in […]
$750,000 in state funding is coming to Rochester. Developed in 2015, the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative program works to lift families out of poverty in Monroe County. Minimum wage increases and greater access to affordable housing and mental health services are among the efforts made through the anti-poverty initiatives. Officials say the hope is to integrate […]
Cheers to the new year! And what does a new year mean? Some new laws. From sports betting to Styrofoam, there are several laws that could impact your everyday life. Here are some of the following: On December 31, the minimum wage increases to $13.20 from $12.50 as part of New York States’ plan to […]
Some good news especially if you are a teen and are looking for a summer job! New York State has officially raised the minimum wage for fast-food workers. The minimum wage increased to $15 per hour as of Thursday. At the beginning of the year, the minimum wage increased to $14.50 outside of New York […]
President Joe Biden signed an executive order requiring employers to be paid $15 minimum wage to workers covered under a federal contract. Right now, the minimum wage for workers under federal contact is $10.95 per hour. All federal agencies will be required to incorporate a $15 minimum wage in new contract solicitations starting Jan. 30, 2022. […]
The University of Rochester said it plans to raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2022. The university made the announcement on Wednesday and said the goal is to raise the wage by December 2022. They plan to implement the increase through two stages the first will be this year in December. The second phase […]
New York’s minimum wage is set to increase fro $11.80 to $12.50 an hour at the end of the year. 2020 will mark year 5 of the 5 year plan to give businesses time to adjust to the increase and the New York State Department of Labor has confirmed that it will take affect indefinitely. […]
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