When the federal minimum wage increase first tier jump goes into effect on july 24th, will everyone recieve a raise? When it went from 4.85 to 5.15 last time, I remember that every worker got a raise of $.30. I want my $.70 in two weeks, am I going to get it?
2007-07-11 05:17:37 · 10 answers · asked by temptedlonging 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
by every worker, i mean those above minimum too - i do go to school and i don't make minimum wage, that's why i was asking...
2007-07-11 05:24:15 · update #1
The only people who will get a mandatory raise are those who are currently making less than the new minimum wage.
If you're already making more than the new minimum wage it will be solely up to your employer as to whether or not you get any raise. It could happen, but don't count on it!
2007-07-11 07:09:40 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only people who will automatically get a raise are those who are below the new minimum - they have to get bumped up to the new minimum. Anybody already making that much doesn't get a raise unless their employer decides to give them one.
What makes you think that last time, "everyone" got a 30 cent raise? They didn't. And if you are already at or above $5.85, you don't get a raise this time either unless your employer decides to give you one. It's not "your" 70 cents.
2007-07-11 12:44:46 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
wait a sec.....you were making minimum at the LAST wage increase? Wasn't that in the 90s? Maybe you should go to school and get a better job.
2007-07-11 12:20:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I live in Iowa, and not everyone's getting a raise. As far as I know, it's up to the individual employer. If they want to give you a raise, they will, if not, they won't.
2007-07-11 12:20:20 · answer #4 · answered by batmantis1999 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you are going to get it depending on where you live because some states take longer then others.
2007-07-11 12:20:54 · answer #5 · answered by Paul T. I 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if that is what the law says! you will get it, but don't be surprised if your emplyer the ncuts your hours to make up the difference!! you will have your hours cut!!! i can promise that!! why? emplyers simply do not want to lose profits!!
2007-07-11 12:20:40 · answer #6 · answered by dan the man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, employers aren't going to give anything extra to anyone...this is not going to help.
2007-07-11 12:19:48 · answer #7 · answered by paganmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a chance you may get a raise
2007-07-11 12:20:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably wont. Most raises are biannually or every three months.
2007-07-11 12:25:33 · answer #9 · answered by cuteami78 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I wouldn't hold my breath
2007-07-11 12:19:45 · answer #10 · answered by angela c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋