Long-Term Impacts of a $15 Minimum Wage on Local Government

By: Douglas G. Baber, SHRM-CP, MBA, DBA(c) On November 3, 2020, the Florida voters have spoken, and Amendment 2 was passed.  This initiative passed with 60.8% of the vote, just over the 60% minimum required for approval.  Effective, September 30, 2021, the new Florida minimum hourly rate will be $10 an hour or $6.98 plus…

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