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April 27, 2016

Governments struggle to enforce ‘living wage' laws

  • In Seattle and San Francisco, most violators have come to the cities' attention through employee complaints. Seattle is adding five investigators to its enforcement team.
  • By DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP
    Associated Press

    States and cities whose lawmakers proudly passed “living wage” laws are finding it difficult to make sure employers actually pay their workers accordingly.

    Seattle and San Francisco, and the states of Oregon, California and New York are phasing in wage increases that will grow to $15 an hour or more.


     
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