New York, New Jersey Among 24 States With Minimum Wage Hikes In 2020

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Nearly half of all states in the U.S. will ring in the New Year with a minimum wage hike.

Twenty four states are raising their minimum wage next year.

In New Jersey, it's going up to $11 an hour for most workers.

It will also rise to $11.80 for most places in New York state. It's already $15 for most workers in New York City.

Employees on Long Island and in Westchester County will begin earning $13 an hour.

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