Every state raising its minimum wage in 2021 – plus potential fed increase

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20 states have raised their minimum wage effective Jan. 1, and at least 4 more will do so in the coming months. And now under a new administration, the federal minimum wage is poised to get it's first update in more than a decade. President Joe Biden has said he will ask Congress to boost the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour from the current $7.25 per hour. The federal minimum wage has not been increased since 2009. 2021 Federal and State Labor Law Updates Currently California has the highest in the country at $14 per hour (excluding Washington D.C.'s $15 hourly minimum wage). Massachusetts and Washington are close behind, with $13.50 per hour and $13.69 per hour, respectively.  The full list of states to see a wage increase as of Jan. 1 include Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, Vermont, and Washington state. Connecticut, Nevada, Oregon and Virginia will all increase their minimum wage later in the year.   Subscribe to our Complete Compliance Update Service and we guarantee that whenever anything changes, you will have the most recent mandated posters sent to you to ensure you are informed and your posters are current.   Shop 2021 Labor Law Posters We look forward to helping you with your future compliance needs.   Sincerely,   Resourceful Compliance   Safe Unsubscribe 370 Technology Drive Malvern, PA 19355