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New state and local minimum wage rates will take effect across the US starting in January. The federal minimum wage remains at $7.25, but states,
Retailers, restaurants, warehouses and other businesses are still in the midst of experiencing labor shortages that have affected many industries throughout much of the year. While 2021 has yielded a record-breaking holiday-shopping season, many businesses have continued to face staffing problems despite this time period usually ushering in increased hires.
People walk by a Help Wanted sign in the Queens borough of New York City on June 04, 2021 in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images Colorado
Prospective employers and job seekers interact during a job fair Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in the West Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Marcio Jose
Senior economist Daniel Zhao authored 's Workplace Trends for 2022 report. Glassdoor "I would say labor shortage is kind of a tricky term,"