NYLON – Governor Andrew Cuomo's pledge to increase minimum wage for New York State workers has stirred the pot across the state as corporations, small businesses, employees and financial institutions weigh the potential benefits and costs. According to an official statement by the Civil Service Employees Association (CESA), they believe that an increased minimum wage will generally benefit New York's economy. "On a day when there is … [Read more...]
DiPietro: Dramatic Wage Increase Going to Hurt Small Restaurants
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The increase in tip wage isn't thrilling everyone in New York State. According to David DiPietro, State Assemblyman for East Aurora, the increase is going to hurt already financially stressed small family owned restaurants. The wage increase, which will take place in 2016, with jump from $5 and hour to $7.50 an hour. According to a press release from Assemblyman DiPietro, the amount of the wage increase is actually going to … [Read more...]
Minimum Wage Hikes in NYS Yields Mixed Local Response
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The new year will mean more money for those making minimum wage as it increases from $8 to $8.75. The wage hike has yielded a mixed response from financial institutions and local business owners alike. Representatives with the Livingston County Office of Workforce Development said that the hike could potentially hurt some small businesses. "One thing that impacts our office is that we now have to increase the pay of … [Read more...]