This is the first year that more workers are eligible to earn at least $15 an hour than those living in jurisdictions with the federal minimum wage rate of $7.25 an hour.
The minimum wage is set to go up in two states and Washington, DC, on July 1. Higher minimum wage rates will also take effect in more than 20 localities throughout the US.
A host of minimum wage raises already took effect on Jan. 1, affecting 19 states and nearly 50 cities and counties.
Here’s what employers should know about mid-year changes taking effect.
Alaska, Oregon, DC raise the minimum wage. Workers in Alaska will be entitled to earn $14 an hour, up from to $13, starting July 1.
Oregon’s standard minimum wage will increase from $15.05 to $15.55 an hour, while employers in the Portland metro area will be required to pay employees at least $16.30, and those in non-urban areas must pay a minimum wage rate of $14.05.
And in DC, the minimum wage will increase to $18.40, up from $17.95 per hour.
Florida’s minimum wage will increase from $14 to $15 later in the year, on Sept. 30.
Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Montgomery, County, MDd., are among the localities affected by July 1 minimum wage changes.
A few industry-specific minimum wage raises will also take effect, affecting healthcare workers throughout California, as well as hotel workers in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
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