As a work-study in college, I received the federal minimum wage ($5.15/hour). I saw that the minimum wage increase was passed by Congress; if it goes all the way through, I want to know if I (and my fellow work studies) will receive a raise per hour. My pay does come from a grant, but I could work less and draw the same amount of money if my wage per hour was increased.
2007-01-11 01:53:53 · 3 answers · asked by Sarah P 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
The new minimum wage will not apply to you, but generally colleges and universities try to pay the minimum wage--but they don't have to do so. If your school does so, it will have to be phased in gradually. All governments and institutions operate under a yearly budget. If your wage changes, don't expect it until the new fiscal year at the soonest.
2007-01-11 02:00:28 · answer #1 · answered by David M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should mean that your wage per hour will increase. However since your income is derived from a grant, it may become necessary to cut back your hours, until there is an adjustment made in the grant.
2007-01-11 02:01:21 · answer #2 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Raising the minimum wage causes employers to eliminate jobs, so there will probably be less of that type of positions available.
2007-01-12 02:30:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋