NYC minimum wage could climb to $30: What
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Posted By: NorthernDog, 3/11/2026 6:20:58 PM
NEW YORK - A new bill could push New York City’s minimum wage as high as $30 an hour, setting the stage for one of the highest local pay floors in the nation. What we know: The proposal would require employers to pay workers at least $25 an hour if they provide qualifying benefits and $30 an hour if they do not. Lawmakers would apply the same standards to independent contractors, including those who perform work through digital labor platforms. Dig deeper: The bill directs the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to adjust the minimum pay rates each year
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LOL. $30/Hr. to sprinkle salt on French fries or pour a cup of coffee. This will bump up the whole pay scale to astronomical levels.