$15 minimum wage in NYC and other ambitious local laws lead a push for new national standards
January 02, 2019 at 15:52 PM EST
In New York City, the minimum wage increased to $15 for all businesses with more than 10 employees on Jan. 1. By the end of this year, the change will be implemented citywide, raising the wages for 1.5 million workers, according to the New York City Comptroller's Office.
