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San Mateo County's minimum wage in unincorporated areas rises to $16.50 next month

Original post made on Mar 24, 2023

Those who work for minimum wage in unincorporated San Mateo County will see their hourly rate rise beginning April 1. The new local minimum is $1 per hour higher than the state's minimum wage, which increased on Jan. 1.

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Posted by Joseph E. Davis
a resident of Woodside: Emerald Hills
on Mar 24, 2023 at 7:51 pm

Joseph E. Davis is a registered user.

Terrible news, especially for the low-skilled, who will have a harder time finding work (and gaining all-important job experience).


Posted by Menlo Voter.
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on Mar 25, 2023 at 8:48 am

Menlo Voter. is a registered user.

Joseph:

You haven't tried to hire anyone in the current job market lately, have you?


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