Minimum wage increases go into effect across the state

On Long Island, hourly workers will see a $1 boost to $14 an hour.

News 12 Staff

Dec 31, 2020, 1:38 PM

Updated 1,456 days ago

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Starting today some Long Islanders will be making more money as the minimum wage has gone up.
There are various increases across the state. On Long Island, hourly workers will see a $1 boost to $14 an hour.
Some business owners say while this may be good news for some workers, it also puts a burden on small businesses struggling financially during the pandemic.
The minimum wage on the island has increased by a dollar every year since 2016.
The minimum wage is set to go up again next Dec. 31 to $15 an hour.