2006-06-21 10:48:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Yes, several cities and counties have higher minimum wages for business contracted with the city and even any business operating in the city limits.
2006-06-21 10:53:19 · answer #1 · answered by James 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cities can set wages above minimum wage - but only for city jobs. They cannot make private companies increase wages if they are paying the minimum wage. Minimum wages are driven by the local economy and availability of workers. If there is a shortage of employees, businesses like McDonald's have increased wages to over $8.00 an hour in some location. Where there is an abundance of employees, the wage won't go up.
2006-06-21 17:53:29 · answer #2 · answered by Coach D. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your city codes and state constitution.
2006-06-21 17:52:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a state government can, but I'm not sure about a local. good question.. It may depend on state, but I'm sure they can.
2006-06-21 17:51:41 · answer #4 · answered by Jacques 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. San Francisco's is $8.82 I believe and they will raise it again shortly.
2006-06-21 17:51:31 · answer #5 · answered by netjr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋