The latest tactic to revive Denver's restaurant industry revisits a controversial idea: lowering the city's minimum tipped wage. Why it matters: A report released last month by the city's tourism arm ...

About 62% of surveyed hotels said they plan to reduce staff hours in 2026. Half said they were likely to close food and beverage outlets, gift shops or other on-site businesses.

Back in 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act led to the first minimum wage of $0.25 per hour. Over time, the federal minimum wage has obviously increased — but it hasn't always kept pace with inflation.

The minimum wage is increasing in 22 states in Washington DC. Let's talk about what that means for workers. These changes go into effect in 2026, most of them on January 1st, and for people who are ...

Nineteen states are raising their minimum wage this year. Washington State and New York have the highest minimum wages among the other states. The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour.

Pennsylvania’s minimum wage hasn’t budged from the $7.25 federal minimum that was set in 2009. But the number of ...

In 2026, the minimum wage will increase in 22 states. Find out what is happening in your state in our interactive graphics. In 2026, the minimum wage will increase in 22 states. Find out what is ...