Supreme Court rejects challenge to Seattle’s minimum wage
Seattle’s minimum wage of $15 an hour for large companies stands.
Click here for reuse options!The International Franchise Association and the businesses that challenged the measure did not target the actual wage hike. Instead, they argued that it was unfair for Seattle to exclude local franchises of big companies like McDonald’s (MCD.N) and Burger King (QSR.TO) from the small companies that the law gives three extra years to pay employees at least $15 per hour.
Seattle was the first major U.S. city to commit to such a high basic wage amid pressure from unions and workers’ rights groups. The move has since been followed to varying degrees by cities such as San Francisco and Los Angeles as well as by state lawmakers in California and New York.
Seattle’s law, which took effect in April 2015, requires businesses with more than 500 employees nationwide to raise their minimum wage to $15 by 2018. Smaller companies have until 2021 to do so.
The high court’s move means that cities and states that pass similar wage laws must treat franchises as offshoots of brand parents rather than independent small businesses.
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Budda May 4th, 2016 at 09:36
I’d like to hear a legitimate argument about the down side of $15 minimum.
Obewon May 4th, 2016 at 09:39
Increasing consumers disposable income is a rising tide that lifts all boats. Good news for America, is bad news for GOP corporate welfare queens.
mea_mark May 4th, 2016 at 09:47
Downside … those huge stacks of money that the ultra wealthy have will shrink and they will become less happy … oh wait, I guess that isn’t really a downside.
The Original Just Me May 4th, 2016 at 10:05
They will try to convince us that a Big Mac will cost $20 as a result. Well, wages now are higher than they have ever been and you can get a Cheeseburger for a Buck.
clemans May 6th, 2016 at 12:33
that is a false argument. If you first say Big Mac, then you need to give the price now to show that FOX was wrong about the $20 claim…..and if you got the number, I am betting that it is no where near $20, and then your post would be perfect.
But here, I will give you something from me to make your day filled with laughter. I found this earlier and posted it on one thread, just forgot what forum. I hope you laugh.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQYNQuPVErg
William May 4th, 2016 at 12:52
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