HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Alabama could be on the verge of a major shift in worker pay. For over 15 years, the state has had no minimum wage requirement, leaving workers at the federal rate of $7.25 ...

U.S. Department of Labor officials encouraged employers to self-report potential wage-and-hour violations via the agency’s Payroll Audit Independent Determination program, calling it a “real big win” ...

Now when you cross from Kansas to Missouri, the minimum wage more than doubles. While Kansas still requires employers to pay at least $7.25 an hour — the federal minimum wage — Missouri’s minimum wage ...

Almost two dozen states are raising their minimum wage in 2026, providing American workers a pay bump at a time when many are struggling to cover basic necessities. In total, 88 jurisdictions — ...

From housing to everyday expenses, California has long been among the most expensive states in the country. As costs continue to rise, the Golden State has increased its minimum wage by 40 cents, ...

Fresno City Attorney expands wage-protection unit with investigator and paralegal. Council ordinance authorizes criminal prosecution and fines for wage theft. Community outreach fuel a surge in ...

Many U.S. workers are ringing in the new year with a raise as new minimum wage increases take effect in states and localities across the country on Thursday. More than 8.3 million workers are expected ...

Workers in Las Cruces will see higher paychecks as the city’s minimum wage officially increases on Jan. 1, 2026. The citywide minimum wage rises from $12.65 to $13.01 an hour, while the minimum hourly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Florida’s minimum wage is set to increase to $15 per hour in 2026, as a result of Amendment 2 passed by voters in 2020. The ...

The Santa Barbara Independent republishes stories from CalMatters.org on state and local issues impacting readers in Santa Barbara County. Californians will see the minimum wage increase to $16.90 per ...

The schedule increase to the minimum wage in New York stems from a 2023 agreement between Gov, Kathy Hochul and the state Legislature. ALBANY — The minimum wage in the Capital Region is set to ...

Nearly 20 U.S. states are set to raise their minimum wage in 2026, boosting pay for millions of workers spanning from Arizona to New Jersey. A mix of Republican- and Democrat-controlled states will ...