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Local business owners worry about state minimum wage increase

The minimum wage in Washington state will jump up to $15.74 in January, an $1.25 increase from its current level. State law ties Washington's minimum wage to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index. The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) calculates the minimum wage by comparing the Consumer Price Index for August, year over year. The 8.66% rise for 2023 is tied to the cost of common goods, such as housing, food, and medical care, L&I said. RELATED: History of Washington state's minimum wage The state minimum wage is applicable to workers 16 years and older. Workers between the ages of 14 and 15 can earn 85% of that rate, or $13.38 per hour. Cities are allowed to set higher minimum wages, and both Seattle and SeaTac have higher rates. Tukwila voters in November will decide whether to raise their city's minimum wage $3. READ THE FULL STORY: https://www.king5.com/article/news/lo...