Latest news on minimum wage increase

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

United States:

• On January 1, 2022, the federal minimum wage increased from $7.25 to $7.25 per hour, as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022.
• Several states have also increased their minimum wages, including:
  • California: $15.00 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  • Florida: $10.00 per hour (effective September 30, 2021)
  • Illinois: $12.00 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  • Massachusetts: $15.00 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  • New York: $15.00 per hour (effective December 31, 2021)

Canada:

• On June 26, 2021, the federal minimum wage in Canada increased from $15.00 to $15.55 per hour.
• Several provinces have also increased their minimum wages, including:
  • British Columbia: $15.65 per hour (effective June 1, 2021)
  • Ontario: $15.00 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  • Quebec: $14.00 per hour (effective May 1, 2021)

European Union:

• The European Union has set a target of increasing the minimum wage to at least 60% of the median wage by 2025.
• Several EU countries have increased their minimum wages, including:
  • 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)
  • Spain: €9.00 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)

Australia:

• On July 1, 2021, the national minimum wage in Australia increased from $19.49 to $20.33 per hour.
• Several states and territories have also increased their minimum wages, including:
  • New South Wales: $25.41 per hour (effective July 1, 2021)
  • Victoria: $25.41 per hour (effective July 1, 2021)
  • Queensland: $23.30 per hour (effective July 1, 2021)

Other countries:

• In the United Kingdom, the national living wage (for workers aged 23 and over) increased from £8.91 to £9.50 per hour on April 1, 2022.
• In Japan, the minimum wage increased from ¥850 to ¥930 per hour on April 1, 2022.
• In South Africa, the national minimum wage increased from R20.76 to R23.19 per hour on March 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 the relevant government agencies or labor organizations for the most up-to-date information on minimum wage increases.