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The January Minimum Wage Machine, Explained
Every January 1, automatic state increases lift pay for millions of workers while the federal floor stays frozen at $7.25, where it has sat since 2009.
David Jordan · January 8, 2026
Society News
Current developments in labor and social policy logged with dates: wage floor changes, leave entitlements, strike ballots and settlements, inspection penalties and employment rulings. Each entry states who is covered and from when. Useful to employers, union representatives and benefits administrators tracking obligations.