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Dozens of Cities, States Hiking Minimum Wages in 2026 Amid Federal Inaction
Nineteen states and 49 localities will raise minimum wages to $15 or more in 2026 to counter inflation and restore workers' buying power, a National Employment Law Project report found.
- Next month, minimum wages will increase in 19 states and 49 cities and counties, with wages reaching $15 in dozens of localities, including Denver and Flagstaff, the report found.
- With the federal floor unchanged since 2009, state and local governments responded by enacting increases, as seen in last year’s Missouri voters’ measure and this year’s Rhode Island lawmakers’ proposals.
- NELP researcher Yannet Lathrop said rising housing, food and utility costs are pinching workers, making wage increases timely, while advocates argue higher floors help cover basics and boost spending.
- Businesses warn many employers, especially small businesses, face layoffs or price hikes as Missouri's $13.75 minimum wage rises to $15 next month, ending future increases, Gov. Mike Kehoe said.
- Political fights continued as Republican lawmakers repealed paid sick leave and inflation-linked wage hikes this year, while the federal minimum wage remains $7.25 in 20 states, the National Employment Law Project reported.
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derwesten.de+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Many affected companies react to the minimum wage increase as of 1 January 2026 with job cuts and investment cuts.
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kreiszeitung.de+4 Reposted by 4 other sources
As of January 1, the minimum wage increases by 1.08 euros - 22 percent of the companies directly affected therefore want to cancel jobs. A survey by Ifo shows where especially often minimum wages are paid.
The upcoming minimum wage hike is raising costs across much of the German economy, and businesses are responding with both cuts and price increases.
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