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Democrats in the U.S. Senate continue to try to find a way to include a minimum wage increase in a comprehensive COVID-19 relief bill they aim to advance in coming weeks, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday. "We're trying to work as well as we can with the parliamentarian to get minimum wage to happen" as part of the legislation, Schumer told reporters. Special Senate rules limit the kinds of initiatives that can be included in a bill in order to speed it through the chamber without the support of Republicans.

President Joe Biden met with a group of 10 Republican senators who have proposed $618 billion in coronavirus aid, about a third of the $1.9 trillion he is seeking as congressional Democrats vow to push ahead with or without GOP support.

Updated: 7:38 AM EST Jan 29, 2021 Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is calling for a minimum wage increase as part of his 2021 agenda.Wolf on Thursday outlined his top priorities for the coming year, including a proposal to increase the state minimum wage to $12 per hour on July 1. That would be followed by annual increases of $0.50 until the rate reaches $15 per hour on July 1, 2027.Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, which is the federal minimum.The state minimum wage hasn't increased in more than 10 years, Wolf said, and is keeping families living in poverty.In a news release...

President-elect Joe Biden plans to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, but concerns remain on the effects it will have on the economy.

SCV Chamber To Hold Workshop For 2021 Employment Laws The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce (SCV Chamber) has the answers for new business and employment laws going into effect in 2021. 2021 Employment Law: The Road to Compliance We can’t overstate the importance of being aware of new employment laws. When a business violates a law there can be devastating consequences for that business. It is crucial to be current on what California is requiring from our businesses to operate this year. Doing business in California is a challenge, but understanding the rules and regulations, as well...