Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
King County approves $20.29 minimum wage for unincorporated areas [View all]
The King County Council passed an ordinance that will raise the hourly minimum wage in unincorporated areas to $20.29.
The May 14 public comment on the issue was a long one, as the effects of increasing the minimum wage could have a large ripple effect in the county — business owners are worried that they’ll have to cut staff and raise prices in order to stay in business.
The ordinance passed 7-2, with Councilmembers Reagan Dunn and Pete von Reichbauer voting no.
The full effect of this ordinance will only begin immediately for businesses with 500 or more employees on Jan. 1, 2025.
https://www.seattleweekly.com/news/king-county-approves-20-minimum-wage-for-unincorporated-areas/
1 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
= new reply since forum marked as read