Sunday, October 24, 2010

6 States to Increase Minimum Wages in 2011

The following six states have announced plans to increase their minimum wage rates effective January 1, 2011:
  • Arizona (to $7.35)
  • Montana (to $7.35)
  • Ohio (to $7.40)
  • Oregon (to $8.50)
  • Vermont (to $8.15)
  • Washington (to $8.67)

Minimum wage rates are separate from prevailing wage rates that many states and the federal government require be paid on public works projects.

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