The minimum wage in New York will soon rise: where and how much
'28.09.2021'
Nurgul Sultanova-Chetin
The state has announced a minimum wage increase in some New York counties effective December 31. The amount of the increase depends on which part of New York State you live in. Democrat & Chronicle.
Under state law this year, the State Department of Labor has the authority to raise the minimum salary in the counties of New York State, but outside the city of New York (in the metropolis, the salary is already the $ 15 / hour desired by the government and will not be raised). The current level of the minimum wage in the state (excluding the city of New York and its immediate suburbs) is $ 12,5 / hour. From December 31, it will increase to $ 13,2 per hour throughout the state, and even more in some counties.
The Department said the increase is a result of "an understanding of the need to raise wages in the midst of a labor shortage caused by the pandemic."
Where and how much will salaries rise
Long Island and Westchester will pay at least $ 31 per hour from December 15 instead of $ 14. In the city of New York and its immediate suburbs, the minimum wage is already $ 15 / hour and will not rise. In the rest of the state, it will grow $ 12,5 to $ 13,2 per hour.
Equality and fairness
Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon noted that many employers already pay in excess of the minimum wage. The reason is labor shortages in New York and the country.
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“It makes sense to raise the minimum wage right now and continue to support New York families. We will provide a predictable path for business development, ”Reardon said in a statement. “With today's actions, we continue to work to restore equality and justice.”
The analysis showed that the low-wage sector was hit hardest by the pandemic.
The state stated that 1 million jobs, or 57% of the private sector losses affect three industries - retail, healthcare and hospitality - and this is where the concentration of workers with minimum wages is highest.
The Labor Department said further increases in the minimum wage would be based on an annual analysis of the state's economy.
