Massachusetts Minimum Wage Set To Rise On January 1
The new year will bring a pay bump for some hourly workers in Massachusetts.
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CVS announced Wednesday it is raising minimum wage to $15 an hour for all employees, starting in July 2022.
New Massachusetts Laws In 2021 Include Minimum Wage Hike, Paid Leave
Starting Friday, January 1, 2021, the minimum wage across Massachusetts will increase from $12.75 per hour to $13.50 per hour.
Massachusetts Minimum Wage Will Rise To $12.75 Hour On New Years Day
Massachusetts isn't alone in raising wages. Twenty other states will also see an increase in their minimum wage in 2020.
Massachusetts Minimum Wage Hike To Help Women And Workers Of Color, Report Says
The state minimum wage will rise to $12.75 an hour in 2020.
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How A Minimum Wage Hike Could Actually Benefit Your Small Business
A higher minimum wage for small business employees will boost spending and the economy, and that is good for all businesses.
Preparing Your Small Business For Minimum Wage Increases
Minimum wage increases sound like good news for employees, however, it can be trouble for your small business, unless you're prepared.
Target Raising Hourly Minimum Wage To $15 By 2020
Thousands of workers have staged protests to call attention to their financial struggles and to fight for $15 hourly pay.
Massachusetts Lawmakers To Hear Proposal For $15 Minimum Wage
Supporters of legislation that would gradually raise the minimum wage in Massachusetts to $15 an hour are preparing to make their case to state lawmakers.
Fight For $15: Fast Food Workers Rally In Boston For Higher Minimum Wage
Fast food workers rallied in Boston Monday morning to push for union rights, paid family and medical leave, and a $15 minimum wage.
Minimum Wage, Paid Leave Questions Proposed For 2018 Ballot
Groups hoping to place questions before voters in November 2018 must submit their proposals to the state attorney general by 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Minimum Wage: 6 Ways To Prepare Your Business For The Rise Of Labor Costs
With minimum wage discussions being conducted everywhere, one may wonder how their small business fits into the conversation.
3 Ways Your Small Business Can Benefit From A Minimum Wage Increase
Small business owners can reduce the amount of employee turnover by providing a fair and healthy salary to their staff.
Group Pushes For $15 Hourly Minimum Wage In Massachusetts
A group that led a successful fight to raise the minimum wage in Massachusetts is now looking to boost it even higher.
Boston-Area Workers To Push For $15 Minimum Wage
Boston-area workers will be joining others around the nation in calling for a $15 an hour minimum wage.
Minimum Wage Hike Helped Lowest-Paid Workers In Mass., Report Finds
A 2014 law raised the minimum wage from $8 an hour to $9 an hour on Jan. 1, 2015.
Wendy's Replacing Some Workers With Machines Amid Minimum Wage Hikes
As fast food workers fight for $15 an hour nationwide, the restaurant chain is cutting back.
Mass. Senate Considering Legislation To Raise Minimum Wage To $15 An Hour
Monday's decisions in New York and California to go to $15 an hour have sparked discussion about taking another look at the Massachusetts minimum wage.
Massachusetts' Hourly Minimum Wage To Rise In 2016
Hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts workers are expected to see a boost in pay on Jan. 1 when the state's hourly minimum wage increases from $9 to $10 per hour.
Massachusetts Home Care Workers Press For $15 Per Hour Wage
The state's minimum wage is $9 an hour.
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Man found guilty of murdering Weymouth mother in 2017
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Anticipation grows for first July 4th celebration on the Esplanade in 3 years
A dress rehearsal for the Boston Pops show took place Sunday evening.
White supremacy group gathers in Boston: "It was out of place for sure"
As Bostonians got ready to celebrate the 4th, they voiced their opposition to the group.
Merrimac Police investigating report of suspicious man approaching teen
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What to know about Boston's July 4th fireworks celebration
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Check out the MBTA schedule changes for July 4th holiday
The MBTA has schedule changes on Monday.
Long-missing Alexander Hamilton letter put on public display
A letter written by Alexander Hamilton in 1780 and believed stolen decades ago from the Massachusetts state archives is going back on display.
Police identify man charged in stabbing on Boston Common
Police confirmed that a suspect accused of fleeing on a bicycle after stabbing someone on Boston Common on Saturday was arrested.
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Merrimac Police investigating report of suspicious man approaching teen
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Massachusetts reports 1,678 new COVID cases, 8 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 6.22%.
CDC: New listeria outbreak tied to 23 illnesses, 1 death
Two people from Massachusetts have gotten sick.
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Study shows gas stoves could be leaking toxic chemicals
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I-Team: What happened to Debbie Melo?
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I-Team: Teen accidentally shot himself in head running from police
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Keller: How Supreme Court decisions could impact Massachusetts
The United States Supreme Court released decisions in recent weeks that have made national headlines. So what impact do rulings on topics such as guns and abortion have in Massachusetts?
Keller @ Large: NATO expansion may add strain to relations with Russia
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Keller: State treasurer says Massachusetts should consider suspending gas tax
There is a difference of opinion on the possibility of suspending the gas tax, but treasurer Deb Goldberg said the state has the money to do it.
Keller: Supreme Court decision a reminder that not voting has consequences
Jon says the long-term impact of the court's ruling will be to remind apathetic voters that inaction has consequences.
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Bed Bath & Beyond accused of turning off AC in stores
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Robot dog spotted working security on Boston Esplanade
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