Yet countless studies show that increases to minimum wages have not resulted in massive job losses. A new analysis presented in this issue brief shows that having higher minimum wages and eliminating subminimum wages has not hindered job growth. .”] However, job growth in leisure and hospitality has varied significantly across states, particularly when comparing by minimum wage and tipped minimum wage levels. Although there was some variation from state to state, there is a clear trend that states with higher minimum wages have seen more job growth. This analysis found some correlation between higher minimum wages and vaccination rates among states, although not between subminimum wages and vaccination rates.

Source: Washington Post November 04, 2021 16:39 UTC