AOL

Jan. 1, 2026 minimum-wage changes – what you need to know

On January 1, 2026, millions of workers will see new minimum wages kick in across the U.S. Some states lift pay each year using inflation formulas, while others are reaching targets set in law. Dozens ...

Economists warned California not to raise the minimum wage to $20. They were wrong in almost every way so far, another economist says

“The results are nowhere as dire as predicted,” Berkeley’s Michael Reich told Fortune.
Yahoo

Minimum wage increased in 19 states in 2026. Here’s how businesses can protect their cash flow

January marked a change in payroll across the United States. Nineteen states increased their minimum wage on the first of the year, and three more are expected to see increases later in the year.
Yahoo

Mapped: Which States Are Raising the Minimum Wage in 2026—And Which Will Still Be at $7.25 an Hour

In 2026, minimum wage levels will differ widely by state, with some raising pay and others staying at $7.25. In 2026, 19 states will raise their minimum wage on January 1, and three others will make ...

Small, medium-sized independent US firms adapted well to minimum wage hikes, as did workers

Proposals to raise the minimum wage are often met with arguments that independent businesses may be vulnerable to such ...
Palo Alto Weekly

Minimum wage in East Palo Alto to go up next year

Cars drive past the East Palo Alto Government Center on University Ave. on Feb. 13, 2025. Photo by Anna Hoch-Kenney. East Palo Alto City Council unanimously approved at a council meeting on Tuesday an ...