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Minimum Wage
Fairfield, CT
News
CT Minimum Wage Increasing In January 2026, Boosting Pay For Thousands Of Workers
Connecticut’s lowest-paid workers are getting a boost, as the state’s minimum wage will rise to $16.94 per hour at the start of 2026. Gov. Ned Lamont announced the hike on Wednesday, Sept. 3. “Nobody who works full-time should have to live in poverty,” Lamont said. “This is a fair, modest increase, and the money earned will go right back into our own economy, supporting local businesses in our communities.” The change comes from a 2019 state law that ties the minimum wage to the federal employment cost index, ensuring yearly adjustments based on inflation and labor costs. …
Hartford, CT
Business
Amazon Speeding Up Deliveries To Thousands Of Smaller Communities: Here's How
Amazon is aiming to expand its fastest forms of delivery to thousands of rural communities and other underserved areas. The online retail giant has launched its latest effort to expand same-day and next-day delivery to more than 4,000 smaller communities by the end of 2025, the company said in a news release on Tuesday, June 24. It's part of Amazon's $4 billion investment to triple the size of its delivery network by 2026. The move hopes to cater to shoppers further away from big-box stores who face limited product choices and slower delivery windows. "Everybody loves fast delivery," …
Hackensack, NJ
News
More Dollars, Same Hustle: NJ Rings In 2025 With Minimum Wage Hike
Starting January 1, 2025, New Jersey workers are cashing in on some good news for the new year: the state’s minimum wage has officially increased. The dollar amount increased from $15.13 to $15.49 per hour for most employees. That’s right, more dollars per hour for your hustle! Who Gets the Payday Boost? Most workers in NJ are included in this wage hike, but there are a few exceptions. Certain jobs like automobile sales, outside sales, and minors under 18 might not qualify—unless those teens are flipping burgers, folding clothes, or running the hotel front desk. Retail and food service min…
Aldie, VA
Business
Here's How Much, When Minimum Wage Will Increase In Virginia
Virginia workers, can start getting ready for a small, but not insignificant pay bump in the new year. The state’s hourly minimum wage will increase to $12.41 starting Monday, Jan. 1, 2025, giving workers an extra 41 cents per hour. "The new rate was calculated under the Virginia Minimum Wage Act, which mandates an annual adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). "This measure, published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, tracks changes in the cost of goods and services, and for 2023, the CPI-U rose by 3.4 percent," Virginia Department of L…
Albany, NY
Business
Minimum Wage To Increase In NY: Here's When, How Much
New Yorkers earning minimum wage will see an increase in their paychecks. This change, which takes effective on Wednesday, Jan. 1, is part of a broader state initiative aimed at easing the financial burden of rising living costs. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the plan as part of a multi-year agreement with the state legislature. In New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County, the hourly pay will increase from $16 to $16.50. Meanwhile, the rest of the state will see a jump from $15 to $15.50. Further annual adjustments linked to inflation will begin in 2027. …
White Plains, NY
Business
Brewing Tensions: Starbucks Strike Expands To 9 States, Including NY
A Starbucks workers' strike, which began in select stores, has expanded to nine states as employees push for better wages and working conditions during the holiday rush. The strike, led by Starbucks Workers United, demands higher pay and improved staffing to address what employees describe as chronic understaffing during peak hours. Workers at dozens of stores in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania joined the strike over the weekend. Starbucks has a total of about 16,000 stores in the US and around 35,000 worldwide. Over the weekend, picket lines formed at high-traffic stores in N…
Aldie, VA
Business
Here's How Much, When Minimum Wage Will Increase In Virginia
Virginia workers, can start getting ready for a small, but not insignificant pay bump in the new year. The state’s hourly minimum wage will increase to $12.41 starting Monday, Jan. 1, 2025, giving workers an extra 41 cents per hour. "The new rate was calculated under the Virginia Minimum Wage Act, which mandates an annual adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). "This measure, published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, tracks changes in the cost of goods and services, and for 2023, the CPI-U rose by 3.4 percent," Virginia Department of L…
Harrisburg, PA
Business
PA Brewing Co. Owes $184K After Tip Investigation: Feds
Sly Fox Brewing Company owes over $184,000 in back wages, damages, and penalties after federal investigators found the company unlawfully withheld tips from employees, the U.S. Department of Labor announced on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The Wage and Hour Division's investigation revealed that managers at Sly Fox’s Pittsburgh Taphouse at the Point and Pittsburgh Brewery at the Highline were allowed to participate in the restaurant’s tip pool—an action prohibited under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Federal law bans employers or managers from keeping tips for any reason, and such violations nul…
Norwalk, CT
Business
'Enough is Enough': Food Service Workers At Norwalk Hospital Announce Plans For Strike
Food service workers at Connecticut Hospital will go on strike later this month for what they said is a long pattern of unfair treatment and broken promises. Represented by Connecticut Health Care Associates 1199, the workers at Norwalk Hospital have given their employer Morrison Healthcare a 10-day notice of their intent to strike beginning on Monday, Nov. 25. The union unanimously voted for this action in September after what they allege is "bad faith bargaining," CHCA 1199 leaders said in a news release. The dispute stems from Morrison Healthcare's decision to revoke a…
Yorktown, NY
Politics
Election 2024: Winner Projected In Hudson Valley's 17th Congressional District Race
The votes have been tallied, and a projected winner has come out on top in the race for New York's 17th Congressional District seat. Incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Lawler has emerged as the winner for the House seat representing Rockland and Putnam counties, most of Northern Westchester, and portions of southern Dutchess County, defeating Democratic challenger Mondaire Jones, according to the state Board of Elections. Lawler was leading Jones 52.5 to 45.5 percent with 95 percent of the vote counted as of 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6. Thank you NY-17! https://t.co/GOPZdDcT0l — …
Montgomery Village, MD
Politics
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Makes
Time
Magazine's '100 Next' List Of Leaders
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joined the likes of pop star Sabrina Carpenter, NBA player Jaylen Brown, and CEO Arthur Mensch on TIME Magazine's "100 Next List." Moore, who first took office in 2023 following his 2022 gubernatorial election win over Republican Dan Cox, was among several up-and-coming influencers and leaders who were highlighted by the prestigious magazine, in its fifth iteration. According to a TIME Magazine editor, the list "was created to recognize that many of today's most influential leaders are not waiting long in life to make an impact. "Nor are they eager …
Brentwood, NY
Business
‘Is He Serious?’ NY Ice Cream Shop Owner Accused Of Stealing Employees’ Tips
Social media is abuzz with outrage after a New York mother accused an ice cream shop owner of withholding customer tips that were given to her 15-year-old son and other employees. In a post on a community Facebook page Monday, July 1, the Long Island resident said her son quit his job at the Hauppauge business after the owner allegedly told him he “can’t figure out” how to separate tips that customers paid using a debit or credit card on his point-of-sale system. “I am not one who tips for every little thing, but people were tipping these kids on their credit cards, which they really apprec…
Brentwood, NY
Politics
Journalist Vs. Chemist: Avlon, Goroff Face Off In Closely-Watched NY Congressional Primary Race
Among the New York races that political pundits are keeping an eye on this Primary Day is that of the journalist versus the chemist. On Long Island, Democrats John Avlon and Nancy Goroff are facing off to determine who will take on Republican Rep. Nick LaLota in November for the state’s 1st Congressional District, representing the eastern two-thirds of Suffolk County. The 51-year-old Avlon is a former political analyst at CNN who previously served as a columnist and associate editor for The New York Sun. He was also the chief speech writer for former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Ea…
Hamilton Township, NJ
News
'AI Moonshoot' Among Murphy's Ideas To Make Life More Affordable For NJ Residents
Gov. Phil Murphy sees New Jersey as a future global leader in artificial intelligence, while balancing the urgent financial needs of families during his 2024 State of the State Address. In his speech on Tuesday, Jan. 9, Gov. Murphy spoke about "an era of unease and uncertainty" defined by economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with wars in Israel and Ukraine. He also talked about how higher costs of living are the biggest challenges for many families. "Making life more affordable for more families is our highest priority," said Gov. Murphy. "We need to recognize t…
White Plains, NY
Business
Minimum Wage Increase In Westchester: Here's How Much It Will Rise As New Year Begins
As the New Year draws closer, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding residents that the state's minimum wage will increase as soon as the ball drops. Beginning on Monday, Jan. 1, the minimum wage in New York City, Westchester County, and Long Island will go up to $ 16 per hour, and $15 per hour for the rest of the state, Hochul reminded residents on Wednesday, Dec. 27. Earlier Report - Minimum Wage To Go Up In New York: Here's When, How Much Additionally, the minimum wage for home care aides will increase to $18.55 per hour in New York City, Westchester, and Lon…
Towson, MD
Business
Here Comes The Money: Maryland Minimum Wage Hike Takes Effect Monday
With the year coming to a close, many Maryland employees are eager to get to 2024, when the minimum wage will be boosted for workers across the state. Beginning on Monday, Jan. 1, businesses will be required to pay a $15 minimum wage under the Fair Wage Law, which was signed by Gov. Wes Moore in April. The new law does have an exception, however, as tipped workers' pay will hold steady at $3.63 hourly if they earn more than $30 a month in tips. "I entered office saying that this administration would launch the most aggressive, the most strategic, bipartisan, all-out assault on child povert…
White Plains, NY
News
Minimum Wage Increase In Westchester: Here's How Much It Will Rise As New Year Begins
As the New Year draws closer, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding residents that the state's minimum wage will increase as soon as the ball drops. Beginning on Monday, Jan. 1, the minimum wage in New York City, Westchester County, and Long Island will go up to $ 16 per hour, and $15 per hour for the rest of the state, Hochul reminded residents on Wednesday, Dec. 27. Earlier Report - Minimum Wage To Go Up In New York: Here's When, How Much Additionally, the minimum wage for home care aides will increase to $18.55 per hour in New York City, Westchester, and Lon…
White Plains, NY
News
Minimum Wage To Go Up In Westchester: Here's When, How Much
To help those struggling with rising costs, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that the state's minimum wage will be increasing when the new year begins. Effective on Monday, Jan. 1, the minimum wage in Westchester County, Long Island, and New York City will increase to $16 per hour, and $15 per hour in the rest of the state, Hochul announced on Monday, Dec. 11. The current minimum wage in Westchester, Long Island, and New York City is $15 per hour, while it is $14.20 in the rest of the state. According to Hochul, the increases come thanks to an agreement between he…
Newark, NJ
News
NJ Dairy Queen Operator Violated Child Labor, Wage Regulations: Feds
A New Jersey Dairy Queen franchise owner is facing a blizzard of fines. The U.S. Department of Labor has determined Kostantine Menegatos, who operated four DQs in the Garden State, violated federal child labor and wage regulations, forcing him to pay $14,000 in penalties and more than $9,000 in back wages. Menegatos failed to pay one employee minimum wage and did not pay 14 workers time and a half overtime premium for working more than 40 hours in a work week, the DOL said. The franchise owner also employed 15-year-olds more than three hours on school days, more than 18 hours a week …
Edison, NJ
News
Stop-Work Order: North Brunswick Company Cited Amid Newark Project
A Central Jersey construction company has been issued a stop-work order by the state's labor department. Blue Line Drywall and Builders Inc. of North Brunswick was subcontracted to install drywall at 355/365 Broad Street in Newark, the DOL said. The company was cited for improper classification of construction workers; failure to properly classify employees; minimum wage violations; failure to pay wages; earned sick leave records violations; earned sick leave notification/posting violations. A total of nine workers were impacted, the DOL said.
Dorchester, MA
News
Massachusetts Ranks 3rd Worst In Country For Accessible Housing, Report Says
Massachusetts minimum-wage workers would need to work 91 hours a week to afford a "modest" one-room rental home, a new report says. Affordable housing is out of reach for many Americans, and Massachusetts workers are even harder-hit. The state ranked the third-worst in the country for worker housing accessibility, according to an annual report released by the National Low Income Housing Coalition on Wednesday, June 14. The average Massachusetts minimum wage worker can afford rent of up to $780 per month, but the average monthly rent for a one-bedroom house is $1,772, the report said. T…
Albany, NY
Politics
Ex-Northern Westchester Resident Susan Sarandon Arrested At NY Capitol During Protest
A protest at the New York Capitol over wages for tipped workers saw several people led away in handcuffs, including actress and activist Susan Sarandon. The 76-year-old Academy Award winner and former resident of Pound Ridge in Westchester County was among eight protesters arrested for disorderly conduct at the Capitol building in Albany on Monday, May 8, according to the One Fair Wage organization. Troopers arrested the group after they allegedly blocked entrances and pushed against troopers in hopes of being arrested, Spectrum News 1 Albany reports. There were no reports of injuries ste…
Albany, NY
Politics
New Poll Reveals How NY Voters Think Gov. Hochul Is Doing Months Into First Full Term
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s approval rating dipped slightly in the second month of her first full term in office, according to a brand-new poll. Among the state’s registered voters, Hochul holds an approval rating of 56 to 40 percent, compared to 56 to 36 percent in January, according to a Siena College poll released Monday, Feb. 27. Hochul’s favorability also dipped slightly to 46 to 43 percent, from 48 to 42 percent in January, the poll found. When asked which issues state lawmakers should focus on, 36 percent of voters said crime, followed by cost of living at 27 percent, and afford…
Dorchester, MA
News
New Year, New Minimum Wage For Massachusetts Workers: AG
Minimum wage workers will make get a pay increase to start off the New Year, according to the state's Attorney General. Massachusetts will require employers to pay workers a minimum of $15 beginning January 1, 2023, Attorney General Maura Healey's office said in a reminder sent out on Friday, Dec 30. This raise is the final installment of a law made in 2018 that increased the minimum wage each year until it reached $15. Tipped employees also get a boost, making a minimum of $6.75 per hour as long as tips compensate to make their hourly wage at least $15. If not, employers must make up …
Fairfield, CT
News
Connecticut Minimum Wage Will Soon Increase To $14
Connecticut's minimum wage is set to increase in the coming days as part of the state's five-year plan to increase the minimum wage to $15 in 2023. Gov. Ned Lamont issued a reminder that beginning Friday, July 1, Connecticut's minimum wage will increase from $13 to $14. Lamont signed legislation three years ago that schedules increases in the minimum wage over the course of five years. “For too long, while the nation’s economy grew, the income of the lowest-earning workers has stayed flat, making already existing pay disparities even worse and preventing hardworking families from obt…
Gaithersburg, MD
News
Employees Of Large Businesses Will Get Pay Hike This Summer In Montgomery County
Employees of large businesses in one Maryland county will be getting a pay increase this summer. The minimum wage in Montgomery County will increase to $15.65 for large employers on July 1. This is part of a bill that raises the minimum wage incrementally every year on that date. The bill was signed by County Executive Marc Elrich when he was a County Councilmember back in November 2017. He said the bill is crucial for helping low wage workers keep up with inflation. “For too long, the minimum wage was stagnant and did not change based on inflation," Elrich said. "A decent…
Bedford, NY
Business
Here's How Much, When Minimum Wage Will Increase In Westchester
Workers in downstate New York are all getting a holiday bonus this year, as minimum wage rates get bumped for the third straight year. As of Friday, Dec. 31, minimum wage workers in Westchester, Suffolk, and Nassau counties will see a bump in their paychecks as their hourly wages will rise to a minimum of $15, putting them on par with employees at large firms in New York City, which has been at that benchmark for three years. Minimum wage employees in those counties had previously been getting $14 an hour. Fast-food workers across New York also make $15 an hour, regardless of location, wh…
Brookfield, CT
Business
Here's How Much, When Minimum Wage Will Increase In CT
While some neighboring states will see a rise in their minimum wage to begin the new year, Connecticut employees will have to wait a few months as it works toward Gov. Ned Lamont’s goal of $15 hourly by 2023. New York and Massachusetts both will see their minimum wage rise as of Jan. 1, 2022, but Connecticut employees will have to wait until July to see their pay hike reflected on their paychecks. On July 1, 2022, minimum wage in Connecticut will be going up a dollar, from $13 to $14 hourly, the fourth straight year that the state saw an increase as it looks to get to $15 hourly by June 202…
Worcester, MA
Business
Here's How Much, When Minimum Wage Will Increase In Massachusetts
Massachusetts is one of more than two dozen states that will be giving employees a holiday bonus as minimum wage is getting an increase for the beginning of 2022. As of Saturday, Jan. 1, the state’s minimum wage in Massachusetts will rise 75 cents from $13.50 an hour to $14.25. The new wage translates to $29,640 a year for employees working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year. The minimum wage for tipped workers who make more than $20 in tips monthly will also rise to $6.15 an hour on Jan. 1. Officials noted that the Massachusetts minimum wage bill also established a paid family and medical…
Hamilton Township, NJ
News
New Year's Gift: Minimum Wage Rises To $13 Hourly In NJ
If you're working a minimum wage job, you're due for a raise starting with the New Year. New Jersey’s statewide minimum wage will increase by $1 to $13 per hour for most workers, effective Jan. 1, 2022. The increase is part of legislation signed by Gov. Phil Murphy in 2019 that gradually raises the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2024 for most workers. The Garden State’s minimum wage was $8.60 hourly when Murphy took office in 2018, Under the law, seasonal and small employers (with fewer than six workers) have until 2026 to reach $15 per hour. The minimum hourly wage for these work…
Fairfield, CT
News
Connecticut's Minimum Wage To Take Effect In Days
Connecticut's minimum wage is set to increase to $13 soon, as the state progresses toward a $15 minimum wage. Beginning Sunday, Aug. 1, the minimum wage will increase from $12 per hour to $13 per hour. The legislation was signed into law by Gov. Ned Lamont in 2019, requiring scheduled increases over a five-year period until the minimum wage will ultimately increase to $15 on June 1 of 2023. “Nobody working a full-time job should live in poverty,” Lamont said. “For too long, while the nation’s economy grew, the income of the lowest-earning workers has stayed flat, making already…
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