McKnight’s Senior Living December 13, 2023
Almost half of the states, along with 40 local jurisdictions, are set to ring in 2024 with increases to minimum wage, according to Polsinelli law firm.
The 22 states with minimum wage increases coming in the new year: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont and Washington.
Local communities with minimum wage increases coming that are higher than the applicable state minimum wage, according to labor attorney Derek McKee of Polsinelli, are located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Maine and Maryland.
“Employers should confirm that any minimum wage rates are adjusted properly,” McKee cautioned. “In addition, employers with tip credit employees...