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.
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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.
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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.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
Arctic air remains Sunday as highs only climb into the upper teens. Philadelphia woke up to temps around 5 degrees, the first single-digit low for the city since 2022.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Arctic air remains Sunday as highs only climb into the upper teens. Philadelphia woke up to temps around 5 degrees, the first single-digit low for the city since 2022.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior.
In her five decades leading Temple University's women's fencing program, Dr. Nikki Franke broke barriers and built opportunities for future generations.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
John Quinesso Sr., a World War II veteran from South Jersey, still drives himself everywhere he needs to go.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
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.
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.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
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.
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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.
The Philadelphia City Council is set to vote this week on a bill that would place a three-year suspension on dog breeding across the city. The bill specifically targets the sale and breeding of dogs under 7 months old.
A water main break in North Philadelphia created an icy mess on the 2300 block of North Park Avenue Saturday night. Plus, Sunday is the last day to visit the Philadelphia Auto Show, and frigid temperatures stick around for another day before a midweek warm-up.
Arctic air remains in place all day Sunday as temperatures only climb into the upper teens Sunday afternoon. While it won't be as windy as Saturday, wind gusts around 25 mph through the day will likely keep wind chills near zero or into the single digits. Finally by Tuesday afternoon, temperatures will climb back above freezing with highs in the upper 30s.
The Puerto Rican community in Philadelphia is hosting several watch parties for the Super Bowl, aka Benito Bowl, on Sunday. Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny will perform during the halftime show.
For decades, the Pennsylvania SPCA has helped animals beat the odds and overcome heartbreaking abuse. Animal advocate Carol Erickson introduces us to some of the animals recently rescued by the PSPCA.