Minimum Wage Increases will Affect Numerous States Across the Country in January 2018

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. However if a state or municipality has a minimum wage that is higher than the federal minimum, employers subject to the state or local minimum wage law are obligated to pay the higher rate to employees working there.

Please click here to view which states will be increasing their minimum wages