In the U.S., people cannot legally work for less than the federal minimum wage. However, at a low rate of $7.25 per hour, many believe it’s impossible to make enough to survive and have called on ...

Support for raising the national minimum wage continues to raise, with 4-in-10 Americans now saying it should be at least double what current federal law requires. The latest Rasmussen Reports ...

Workers across the United States are getting a raise this week after minimum wage increases took effect across several states and localities Tuesday. The wage increases are expected to affect more ...

A financial lifeline is coming for hundreds of thousands of American workers this month as sweeping minimum wage increases take effect across the nation. Starting July 1, more than 800,000 employees ...

Labor Day is fast approaching. And while it's recognized by many as a three-day weekend and a chance to recuperate, its origins go far beyond that. The holiday was created in the late 19th century to ...

If you’re in a New York state of mind, it might be because of the many amenities both the city and the state are known for. The city is like no other on the planet, with a diverse and varied culture ...

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is touting a raise in the state minimum wage coming Jan. 1, 2026, but it’s likely not enough to live on, according to many economic indicators. At that time, the lowest ...

Virginia's minimum wage will increase by $0.36 to $12.77 per hour starting January 1, 2026. This adjustment is based on a 2.9% increase in the U.S. Average Consumer Price Index. Virginia’s minimum ...

WASHINGTON — If you work in D.C., you could see a pay bump in your hourly wage beginning July 1. This is in line with the new laws set to go into effect across the DMV. Starting Tuesday, the minimum ...

Roughly 50,000 Rhode Islanders earn minimum wage, according to Gov. Dan McKee’s office. The minimum wage is scheduled to increase to $17 over the next two years. Rhode Island’s minimum wage will ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut’s minimum wage will increase by 59 cents beginning Jan. 1, 2026, Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.) announced on Wednesday. The minimum wage will increase from $16.35 to ...