Executive Summary: Although much of the public’s attention since the Presidential election has been focused on the potential changes that may take place under the Trump administration, for employers there were many other important issues on state ballots, including state minimum wage and paid sick leave laws, that could significantly impact their businesses over the coming months. Four states approved increases to their state’s current minimum wage – as a ballot box issue.
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