New minimum wage & more Washington laws going into effect in 2025
The new year brings expanded paid sick leave, protections for Seattle app-based workers, more safety regulations and additional rules of the road.
21 states raised their minimum wage in January: The highest minimum is not in California or New York
Many states automatically raise their minimum wage on Jan. 1 like Arizona, Virginia, Connecticut and Minnesota. In others, like Florida and Missouri, specific ballot measures have legislated the increases over the years. Washington state currently has the highest minimum.
Is minimum wage increasing in your state? Here’s where it’s going up in 2025
Minnesota’s state minimum wage will increase to $11.13 an hour in 2025. Minimum wage will increase in Missouri to $13.75, Jan. 1. It is a jump from the 2024 minimum of $12.30 hourly rate.
From minimum wage increases to Medicare drug costs cap, these new laws are now in effect
Medicare enrollees will now pay a maximum of $2,000 on out-of-pocket prescription drug costs annually as part of another provision of the Inflation Reduction Act. The limit applies to prescription drugs bought at pharmacies and through mail orders, which are covered through Medicare Part D.
These states will raise the minimum wage in 2025
Overall, the states set to raise their minimum wage on Wednesday include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia and Washington.
These states are boosting their minimum wage requirement in 2025
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Ohio minimum wage gets inflation boost, some want higher
Data: U.S. Department of Labor and Ohio Department of Commerce; Chart: Axios Visuals Ohio's minimum wage increased marginally to begin 2025, but remains well below the cost of living in our region. Why it matters: It's likely to be a hot topic in 2025,
How much to expect to increase the minimum wage in New York this 2025
As the calendar turns to 2025, New York joins a growing list of states raising their minimum wage, aiming to reach $15 or more. This move marks a significant step in addressing economic disparities and adjusting to the rising cost of living.
Lawmakers push for minimum wage increase in Legislative session
Lawmakers push for minimum wage increase in Legislative session
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21 states are getting minimum wage bumps in 2025
Increases in Delaware, Illinois and Rhode Island will bring those states' minimums to $15 an hour, meaning 10 states and Washington, D.C., will now have $15 or higher minimum wage.