Florida Minimum Wage Increases to $15/Hour Starting September 30
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Updated Sep 22
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What happened
The minimum wage in Florida is scheduled to increase by one dollar starting September 30. The new rate will be $15 per hour for non-tipped employees, while tipped employees will earn $11.98 per hour. Business owners stated that these increases are the responsibility of the individual owners and not the government.
From weartv.com
Why it matters
Business owners stated that the higher pay raises operating costs. They noted that when wages increase, businesses often adjust by increasing prices to remain competitive.
From weartv.com
Who's involved
- FloridaState whose minimum wage is increasing
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