S 53
Raise the Wage Act of 2021
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Bill overview
The Raise the Wage Act of 2021 aims to increase the federal minimum wage over a five-year period. It proposes a phased-in increase to $15 per hour, with ongoing adjustments based on the median hourly wage of all employees. The bill also addresses minimum wage rates for tipped employees, newly hired younger workers, and individuals with disabilities, eliminating separate minimum wage requirements for these groups and establishing a process for phasing out special certificates for disabled workers. Finally, it mandates public notice of wage increases.
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Benjamin L. Cardin
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