New minimum wages act

You're referring to the new minimum wage laws!

As of 2021, many countries have introduced or updated their minimum wage laws to ensure a fair and decent standard of living for workers. Here are some key updates:

United States:

• The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets the federal minimum wage at $7.25 per hour, which has been unchanged since 2009.
• Some states have introduced higher minimum wages, such as:
  • California: $14.00 per hour (2021)
  • New York: $12.50 per hour (2021)
  • Massachusetts: $12.00 per hour (2021)
  • Washington: $13.69 per hour (2021)

Canada:

• The federal minimum wage in Canada is $15.00 per hour, effective January 2021.
• Some provinces have introduced higher minimum wages, such as:
  • Ontario: $15.00 per hour (2021)
  • British Columbia: $14.60 per hour (2021)
  • Alberta: $15.00 per hour (2021)

European Union:

• The EU has set a minimum wage of €9.35 per hour (approximately $10.50 USD) for workers in the 27 member states.
• Some countries have introduced higher minimum wages, such as:
  • Germany: €9.35 per hour (2021)
  • France: €10.03 per hour (2021)
  • Italy: €9.35 per hour (2021)

Australia:

• The national minimum wage in Australia is AU$19.49 per hour (approximately $13.50 USD), effective July 2021.
• Some states have introduced higher minimum wages, such as:
  • New South Wales: AU$20.00 per hour (2021)
  • Victoria: AU$19.49 per hour (2021)

Other countries:

• Japan: ¥850 per hour (approximately $7.80 USD), effective April 2021
• South Africa: R20.00 per hour (approximately $1.30 USD), effective March 2021
• India: ₹182 per hour (approximately $2.50 USD), effective April 2021

Please note that these rates are subject to change and may not reflect the current minimum wage in each country. It's always a good idea to check the latest updates and regulations in your specific region.