Twenty-One States Kick Off New Year with Minimum Wage Hikes
Six states on track to reach $15 an hour in the future
Twenty-one states will be raising their minimum wage to start the New Year. Six states (California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York) with minimum wage raises at the New Year are on track to reach $15 in the future, and all businesses in New York City must pay at least $15 per hour as of Dec. 31, 2019.
Thousands of business owners and executives have signed Business for a Fair Minimum Wage’s statements supporting state and federal increases because they believe a higher wage floor will increase consumer buying power, foster a more stable and productive workforce, and strengthen local businesses and communities.