Since its creation in 1938, the federal minimum wage has been a highly debated topic. At its peak in 1968, workers earned $1.60 per hour (equivalent to $11.80 in 2015. The minimum wage has experienced increases and inflation-induced declines ever since.
NCSL reports that the current federal minimum wage is set at $7.25, but have decided…
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