Minimum wage increase news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on minimum wage increases 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). However, some states and cities have implemented higher minimum wages.
• In July 2021, the Biden administration announced a proposal to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025.
• Some cities and states have already implemented higher minimum wages, such as:
  • California: $15 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  • New York: $15 per hour (effective December 31, 2021)
  • Massachusetts: $15 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  • Washington, D.C.: $15 per hour (effective July 1, 2021)

Canada

• In June 2021, the Canadian government announced a plan to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025.
• Some provinces have already implemented higher minimum wages, such as:
  • Ontario: $15 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  • British Columbia: $15.65 per hour (effective June 1, 2021)
  • Alberta: $15 per hour (effective October 1, 2021)

Europe

• In November 2021, the European Union announced a proposal to increase the minimum wage for workers in the EU to at least 60% of the national median wage.
• Some EU countries have already implemented higher minimum wages, such as:
  • 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

• In November 2021, the Australian government announced a plan to increase the national minimum wage to $25.41 per hour (effective July 1, 2022).
• Some states and territories have already implemented higher minimum wages, such as:
  • New South Wales: $25.41 per hour (effective July 1, 2022)
  • Victoria: $25.41 per hour (effective July 1, 2022)

Other regions

• In January 2022, the government of Singapore announced a plan to increase the minimum wage for foreign workers to SGD 1,400 (approximately USD 1,030) per month.
• In October 2021, the government of South Africa announced a plan to increase the national minimum wage to ZAR 23.70 per hour (approximately USD 1.60) by 2024.

Please note that these updates are subject to change and may not reflect the current minimum wage rates in each country or region.