Latest new on new minimum wage

Here are the latest updates on new minimum wage laws and changes in various countries and regions:

United States:

• On January 1, 2022, the federal minimum wage in the United States increased from $7.25 to $7.25 per hour, as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Some states and cities have implemented higher minimum wages:
  • California: $15.00 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  • New York: $14.20 per hour (effective December 31, 2021)
  • Massachusetts: $15.00 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  • Washington, D.C.: $15.00 per hour (effective July 1, 2021)

Canada:

• On June 26, 2021, the Canadian government announced plans to increase the federal minimum wage from $15.00 to $16.00 per hour, effective June 26, 2022.
• Some provinces have implemented higher minimum wages:
  • Ontario: $15.00 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  • British Columbia: $15.65 per hour (effective June 1, 2021)
  • Alberta: $15.00 per hour (effective October 1, 2021)

European Union:

• The European Union has set a minimum wage of €9.35 per hour (approximately $11.30 USD) for all member states, effective January 1, 2022.
• Some EU countries have implemented higher minimum wages:
  • Germany: €9.35 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  • France: €10.03 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  • Italy: €9.35 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)

Australia:

• On July 1, 2021, the Australian government increased the national minimum wage from AU$19.49 to AU$20.33 per hour (approximately $14.30 USD).
• Some states and territories have implemented higher minimum wages:
  • New South Wales: AU$21.60 per hour (effective July 1, 2021)
  • Victoria: AU$21.60 per hour (effective July 1, 2021)

Other regions:

• In the United Kingdom, the national minimum wage is £8.91 per hour (approximately $11.70 USD) for adults, effective April 1, 2022.
• In Japan, the national minimum wage is ¥930 per hour (approximately $8.50 USD) for adults, effective April 1, 2022.
• In India, the national minimum wage is ₹230 per hour (approximately $3.10 USD) for adults, effective April 1, 2022.

Please note that these updates are subject to change and may not reflect the most recent developments. It's always a good idea to check with local authorities or labor organizations for the most up-to-date information on minimum wage laws in your area.