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.
Watch CBS News
A higher minimum wage for small business employees will boost spending and the economy, and that is good for all businesses.
Minimum wage increases sound like good news for employees, however, it can be trouble for your small business, unless you're prepared.
Across the country, many Americans will ring in 2018 with a raise.
A lot of Americans are getting a raise this holiday weekend.
With minimum wage discussions being conducted everywhere, one may wonder how their small business fits into the conversation.
Small business owners can reduce the amount of employee turnover by providing a fair and healthy salary to their staff.
Weinstein said the program will cost him...
Union members rallied Saturday at the intersection of Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue with the message of raising the state's minimum wage.
A coalition of advocacy groups feel that Senator Toomey's position on the minimum wage is out of touch.
Chris previewed Donald Trump's visit to Mexico to meet with their President today and his speech on immigration. He spoke with AB Stoddard from Real Clear Politics at 7:20 about the discovery of new emails sent by Hillary Clinton while she was Secretary of State, Patrick Kerkstra from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about Democratic corruption in both Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania and with Eric Trump at 8:45 about the campaign opening their third campaign office in Pennsylvania.
Rich discussed BleachBit bragging about Hillary Clinton's server, Huma leaving Anthony Weiner and Donald Trump's debate prep. He also discussed Christie vetoing the raise of minimum wage, veteran affairs banning the Confederate Flag from cemeteries and Barbra Steisand threatening to leave the United States if Trump is elected. Rich spoke with Gov. Ed Rendell at 4:30pm.
Though most states have set higher minimum wages, federal law only mandates $7.25 per hour and has not been changed since 2009.
They're attending a senate Labor and Industry committee meeting and hope their voices are heard.
The New Jersey Legislature took the first step Monday toward hiking the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Today is the 25th anniversary of the last time the tipped minimum wage was raised.
The last time state lawmakers approved a minimum wage increase was 10 years ago.
The Governor says a hike in the state minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $10.15 would affect more than 1.2 million Pennsylvanians.
Efforts are planned in Trenton and Washington to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour over time.
A South Jersey Congressman plans to introduce a bill that would increase the federal minimum wage to 15 dollars an hour.
A 15-day fast has begun by about a thousand Walmart workers nationwide. They are calling attention to the need for a $15 minimum wage at the nation's largest grocery supplier.
Chris reviewed last night's Republican presidential debate, protests in Center City demanding a raise to the minimum wage, and a ruling in New York halting daily fantasy sports sites. He talked with politcal analyst John Hayward from Breitbart at 6:20 to analyze the debate, Tom McGrath at 8:00 about raising the minimum wage.
Jeff Bolton fills in for Chris and talks about the Iran deal, the U.S. decline in freedom ranking, Hillary Clinton's trust issue and the Ashley Madison hack. At 7am, Jeff spoke with Economist Chris Butler for Finance Friday about the stock market, minimum wage and Phillies Announcer Scott Franzke about Chase Utley's trade at 8am. Chris talked with Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer about the Iran deal at 7:20am.
Justin Harrison, a volunteer organizer with the group "15 Now" says with the current minimum wage, it's virtually impossible to make ends meet.
Turns out that while a baseball star's life can be quite glamorous, getting to the major leagues isn't. So more than 30 minor leaguers have filed suit.
The new rate is $8.25 an hour.
An Arctic cold front will blast through the Philadelphia region overnight Friday into Saturday.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Tim Stutzle charged past Travis Sanheim and scored on a backhand shot 47 seconds into overtime, helping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Flyers.
After trading Jared McCain, the Sixers dealt Eric Gordon to the Memphis Grizzlies and signed Dominick Barlow to a standard NBA contract.
Savannah Guthrie's brother, Camron Guthrie, issued a plea Thursday for the return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, saying in a video to the possible abductor, "We want to talk to you."
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
An Arctic cold front will blast through the Philadelphia region overnight Friday into Saturday.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Tim Stutzle charged past Travis Sanheim and scored on a backhand shot 47 seconds into overtime, helping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Flyers.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Students at Coatesville Area High School took the lead in celebrating Black History Month in a full day program for the community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
The family of a man who died after being taken into custody by ICE is demanding to know exactly what happened.
A Michigan man was sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison after he set a Bensalem home on fire with several people inside in 2025, officials said.
John Quinesso Sr., a World War II veteran from South Jersey, still drives himself everywhere he needs to go.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Tim Stutzle charged past Travis Sanheim and scored on a backhand shot 47 seconds into overtime, helping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Flyers.
After trading Jared McCain, the Sixers dealt Eric Gordon to the Memphis Grizzlies and signed Dominick Barlow to a standard NBA contract.
Longtime Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland will not return for the 2026 season.
Gavin McKenna is facing multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault, according to court records.
The Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a first-round pick and three second-rounders.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly says an Arctic blast will hit the Philadelphia region this weekend. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The release comes just days after the Temple Jazz Band was awarded first place at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship in New York City's Jazz at Lincoln Center in January.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River on Thursday. He was 61 and leaves behind a wife, two children and plenty of firefighter friends.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Thursday night.
A World War II Navy veteran from Vineland, New Jersey, just marked a milestone birthday.