Minimum wages are rising nationwide. Beware this unexpected consequence
On the minimum wage and other issues, let’s take all of the repercussions—including counterintuitive ones—into account.
The Georgetowner5d
Initiative 82: The Tipped Wage Controversy Continues
Overwhelmingly passed in 2022, Initiative 82 has been steadily reshaping the city’s labor landscape since going into effect ...
CA down 16K fast food jobs amid $20 wage, debunking Newsom-cited study
Federal data now shows California fast food employment is down 16,000 jobs since the passage of the state’s $20-per-hour fast ...
Business killer or economic necessity? Minimum wage debate stirs 'collective resistance'
Rep. David Morales, D-Providence, said he is disappointed in all the restaurant owners, lobbyists and trade groups that came ...
610 KONA11d
Cautionary Tale? CA Loses Over 10,700 Jobs Due to $20 Minimum Wage
WA state's minimum wage went up to $16.66 in 2025, but in some cities, including Seattle, $20 is now the going rate. Actually ...
The Heartland Institute9d
Research & Commentary: Minimum Wage Hikes Are Ill-Timed For Tennessee
The Tennessee Senate is considering a minimum wage increase with House Bill 1216, legislation that would increase Tennessee’s ...
Should San Diego mandate a $25 minimum wage for tourism workers?
A proposal to mandate a $25 minimum wage for San Diego’s lower paid tourism industry workers should move forward, a City ...
Hartford Courant13d
As some argue for equity, CT advocates say disabled workers need subminimum wage
“Some kids may never be able to develop skills to be paid minimum wage.” Lenz said keeping ... certificates would result in job loss for hundreds of workers with intellectual and developmental ...
Los Angeles Daily News13d
Minimum wages are rising nationwide. Beware this unexpected consequence
A new study points to an overlooked outcome that matters greatly to businesses and workers: The number of applicants applying for jobs. Small business owners affected by a minimum wage increase ...