Latest news about new minimum wage

Here are some of the latest news and updates on minimum wage laws in various countries:

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).
• Several states have also increased their minimum wages, including California, Florida, and New York.
• The Biden administration has proposed increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour, but this proposal has not yet been implemented.

Canada:

• On June 26, 2021, the Canadian government announced that it would increase the federal minimum wage from $15.00 to $16.65 per hour, effective October 1, 2021.
• Some provinces, such as Ontario and British Columbia, have also increased their minimum wages.

United Kingdom:

• On April 1, 2021, the UK government increased the National Living Wage (NLW) from £8.91 to £9.50 per hour for workers aged 23 and over.
• The NLW is the minimum wage for workers aged 23 and over, while the National Minimum Wage (NMW) applies to workers aged 21-22.

Australia:

• On July 1, 2021, the Australian government increased the national minimum wage from $19.49 to $20.33 per hour.
• Some states, such as New South Wales and Victoria, have also increased their minimum wages.

Other countries:

• In Germany, the minimum wage increased from €9.35 to €9.50 per hour on January 1, 2022.
• In France, the minimum wage increased from €10.03 to €10.53 per hour on January 1, 2022.
• In Japan, the minimum wage increased from ¥850 to ¥900 per hour on April 1, 2022.

It's worth noting that these are just a few examples, and minimum wage laws can vary widely from country to country and even within countries.