Bill Status of Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013

Congress is discussing the possibility of increasing the federal minimum wage. The passage of this could affect your business. as S. 460 would increase the wage to over $10.00 per hour from the current $7.25. The Obama Budget includes a new wage of $9.00.

Also, a companion bill in the House (H.R. 1010) has been introduced with 140 co-sponsors by Rep. George Miller (D-California). The Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) Bill, S. 460, has 30 co-sponsors in the Senate. Find more here.

 – Larry Innis

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