Seattle’s new $20.76-per-hour minimum wage law forces at least 5 more restaurants to close
Jackson’s Catfish Corner, Bel Gatto, The Jilted Siren, Plum Bistro and Rapport wine bar have shuttered in recent days, ...
Seattle's Minimum Wage Hike Hurts Workers
Seattle's minimum wage increased to $20.76 per hour on Wednesday, and at least one business has already closed because of it.
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Rantz: Two more Seattle restaurants close over ‘untenable’ minimum wage hike
Two more restaurants become the latest victims of the Seattle minimum wage hike. Fears continue that many more closures are ...
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‘Gee and Ursula:’ Another restaurant closes after the Seattle minimum wage rises again
Seattle’s minimum wage rose on Jan. 1 from $19.97 per hour to $20.76, as stated in an ordinance from the City of Seattle. The new hourly wage is $4 higher than the state of Washington’s new ...
As Burien touts ‘nation’s highest minimum wage,’ some say it’s misleading
Organizers behind Measure 1, Burien’s minimum wage ballot initiative, say the city's actions aim to confuse voters ahead of the Feb. 11 special election.
Proposed ‘bill of rights’ would offer labor protections to WA nannies, housekeepers and gardeners
Senate Bill 5023 seeks to resolve longstanding discriminatory labor policies. Advocates note that nannies, housekeepers, gardeners and caregivers offer crucial support to families and help keep homes ...
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Michael O'Grady: Youngkin’s opposition to hiking minimum wage goes against years of research
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin seems convinced of something that just isn't true: Raising the minimum wage doesn't jeopardize ...
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Youngkin’s opposition to hiking Va.’s minimum wage goes against 30 years of economic research
Virginia’s minimum wage recently increased to $12.41. Democrats sought a higher increase last year but Gov. Glenn Youngkin ...
Instacart and Uber file appeal in driver deactivation lawsuit against City of Seattle
Instacart and Uber aren't letting up in their fight against a new law in Seattle. The companies filed an appeal on Monday in ...