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legislation

Minimum Wage Hikes
Minimum wage workers in California will earn $10 an hour by

Senator Jim Nielsen, who represents much of the far northern

2016 under a bill passed in September by the state legisla-

part of California. “It is on the smaller employer, the mom-and-

ture, meaning the state will overtake Washington and Oregon

pop operation.”

for setting the highest minimum wage rate in the US. The bill,
expected to be signed by Governor Jerry Brown, will boost the

California is among states looking to increase minimum wages

minimum wage for hourly workers in California from $8 an hour

to at least $10 an hour, according to the National Employment

to $9 in July 2014, and then to $10 by January 2016.

Law Project.

“The minimum wage has not kept pace with rising costs,” says

In Washington state, the minimum hourly wage for some

Brown, a Democrat. “This legislation is overdue and will help

workers could rise to above $10 an hour by 2016, according to

families that are struggling in this harsh economy.”

certain inflation-based triggers.

The measure won support from Democrats, passing the Senate

The US enacted its first minimum wage in 1938, during the last

on a vote of 26-11 and the assembly by a vote of 51-25. But

years of the Great Depression. Debate continues on whether

it was opposed by many Republicans who said it would hurt

government should mandate higher pay for low-wage workers.

small businesses and ultimately cost some low-wage workers
their jobs.

According to the US Department of Labor, 22 states have
minimum wage laws that are equal to the federal minimum

“The impact of this is not on huge employers,” says Republican

wage of $7.25 per hour.

CURRENT MINIMUM
WAGE RATES
States With No State
Minimum Wage Law

NH
$7.25
WA
$9.19
OR
$8.95

MT
$7.80
ID
$5.15

NV
$7.25

UT
$7.25

CA
$8.00
AK
$7.75

AZ
$7.80

WY
$5.15

IL
$8.25

ND
$7.25

MN
$5.25
&
$6.15

SD
$7.25
NE
$7.25

CO
$7.78

NM
$7.50

KS
$7.25
OK
$7.25
TX
$7.25

HI
$7.25

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WI
$7.25

IA
$7.25

WV
$7.25
MI
$7
.40
OH
$7.85

IN
$7.25

MO
$7.35

KY
$7.25
TN

AR
$6.25
LA

VT
$8.60

MS

AL

GA
$5.15

NY
$7.25
PA
$7.25
VA
$7.25
NC
$7.25

SC

FL
$7.79

ME
$7.50

CT
$8.25
RI
MA $7.75
$8.00
DE
$7.25
D.C.
$8.25
MD
$7.25



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bake - October 2013
Editor's Note - Designer Treats
Table of Contents
News Bites - Cake Boss Bakeware Makes National Debut
Drake’s Cakes Return To Stores
Swipe Fee Settlement Ignores Small Business
The Piping Gourmets Launch Gluten-Free Whoopie Pies
Readers Vote Frederick’s as Best Bakery
Noted Baker, Chef Opens New Shop In Maine
Crumbs to Open Gluten-Free Dessert Shop
Management - Signage in the Shop
Tax Tips - Resource for Health Care Tax Credits
Labor Front - Navigating the Affordable Care Act
Legislation - Minimum Wage Hikes
Ingredients - Sugar Under Scrutiny
Sprinkles on Top
Your Bakery Online
Budget Interiors
Sales Catcher
The Art of Ciabatta
The Holiday Rush
Whoopie Pies Wow with Flavor
Wow Desserts
Cafe - A Healthier America
Design Awards
Products
Product Showcase
Classifieds
Ad Index
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bake - October 2013 - Editor's Note - Designer Treats
bake - October 2013 - 4
bake - October 2013 - Table of Contents
bake - October 2013 - Swipe Fee Settlement Ignores Small Business
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bake - October 2013 - Crumbs to Open Gluten-Free Dessert Shop
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bake - October 2013 - Management - Signage in the Shop
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bake - October 2013 - Tax Tips - Resource for Health Care Tax Credits
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bake - October 2013 - Labor Front - Navigating the Affordable Care Act
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bake - October 2013 - Legislation - Minimum Wage Hikes
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