Key Takeaways 19 states raised their minimum wage on January 1, and three others will make an increase later this year.Eight ...

The minimum wage is increasing in 22 states in Washington DC. Let's talk about what that means for workers. These changes go into effect in 2026, most of them on January 1st, and for people who are ...

Back in 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act led to the first minimum wage of $0.25 per hour. Over time, the federal minimum wage has obviously increased — but it hasn't always kept pace with inflation.

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DENVER (KDVR) — Denver’s minimum wage is set to increase in January, with some minimum wage workers getting an increase to nearly $20 an hour. The minimum wage in Denver has increased every year since ...

As of Sept. 30, 2025, Florida's minimum wage is $14 an hour for non-tipped employees and $10.98 for tipped employees. That's nearly twice the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, which has remained ...