1. Minimum Wage
Thursday, February 15th

3. Minimum Wage
‘Minimum Wage’ is the least amount of money someone can be paid within the confines of the law

4. Living Wage
Living wage is the amount of money needed to sustain a quality life
Why do you think it varies by state?

5. Minimum Wage by State
There is a federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour – nowhere in the country is it lower
Massachusetts has the highest of any state
Most states in the south have the lowest

6. Exceptions to Minimum Wage
Those are aren’t employed legally are often taken advantage of
The American federal government requires a wage of at least $2.13 per hour be paid to employees that receive at least $30 per month in tips. If wages and tips do not equal the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour during any week, the employer is required to increase cash wages to compensate.

7. The Debate
There has long been a debate about what the minimum wage should be
Many on the left argue that full time employees should not have to live in poverty
Many on the right argue that a raise in minimum wage will result in fewer hires and less hours