Businesses speak out about Florida’s $11 minimum wage increase

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The minimum wage is increasing in Florida at the end of September and many Jacksonville businesses and employers are sounding off about the wage increase.

Florida’s minimum wage will go to $11 an hour starting Sept. 30

News4JAX spoke to local businesses about its opinions on the minimum wage hike, and most businesses said they support the increase. Some stores have already been paying their employees $15 or more. According to an online Aldi application, store associates already make $16.50 per hour.

 

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thanks guys i can barely afford my rent + utilities + food costs as is

Extremely bad for the small business owners that are being waged out of business.

Really wish people understood economics. Problem is people are banking on service jobs as careers. If your worth is higher than your income. Find a better job, or get better with your skill set. Raising pay only raises cost. Hence the circle of unaffordability.

Increased minimum wage means higher prices for goods and services in an already inflationary economy.

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