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What Would Raising the Minimum Wage Do? Find Out in Our New FAQ

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What Would Raising the Minimum Wage Do? Find Out in Our New FAQ

By - February 15, 2015

Lawmakers have introduced legislation (HB 1355 and SB 5285) to gradually raise the statewide minimum wage to $12 an hour over the next four years. There is considerable debate about what the impact of raising the minimum wage in Washington state will be. Have questions about what to expect from a $12 minimum wage? We’ve got answers in this new FAQ.

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 What Would Raising the Minimum Wage Do? Find Out in Our New FAQ

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