Minimum wage updates for Jan 1,2009

by Ted

Seven states announcing minimum wage increases for Jan. 1, 2009. Arizona will increase from $6.90 to $7.25 per hour. Colorado will increase from $7.02 to $7.28 per hour. Missouri will increase to $7.05 per hour. Tipped employees will increase to $3.525 per hour. Ohio will increase to $7.30 and $3.65 for tipped employees. Oregon will […]

State Minimum Wage Updates

by Ted

Five states announcing minimum wage increases for Jan. 1, 2009. Arizona will increase from $6.90 to $7.25 per hour. Colorado will increase from $7.02 to $7.28 per hour. Oregon will increase from $7.95 to $8.40 per hour Vermont will increase from $7.68 to $8.06 per hour. Tipped employees will increase from $3.72 to $3.91 per […]

Restaurants challenge minimum wage

by Ted

http://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080908/UPDATES03/80908036 A group of rural business owners is suing the state over its minimum wage law adopted by Colorado voters in 2006. The constitutional amendment, known as Amendment 42, adjusts the minimum wage annually as the cost of living goes up. In January, the minimum wage jumped to $7.02 for non-tipped workers, $4 for tipped […]