Ohio New Mimimum Wage Question?
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That's the inherent problem with minimum wage, You don't earn what you make. In other words the worker that strives to do his best is at the same level as a worker that doesn't. It's like the new rules for sports in grade schools, no scores are kept, or all are given a trophy just for playing. No incentive for doing a good job.\n\n      Oh and, at least from what is usually practiced on cost of living, yes there is a static adjustment. Not always right a way, but eventually all the way to the top management. and on a percentage bases, that is why the growing gap between white collar and blue collar.
524518
What is decent and what it is paying are two different things. Right now those positions in Michigan go for around 28,000 to 34,000 a year. Not much. \nOf course on a personal note, when Granholm is out of office here, it may change.
844332
in my state, min wage is $6.50 hr X 40 hrs = $260 a week X 4 wks = $1040. Take out taxes then, = $990 (?) a month.\nRent is about $550, gas a month is about $35, food about $200 (shopping and groceries with coupons), electric about $40, phone $10, basic TV $12. That leaves me with $143 for clothes, bathroom and cleaning supplies, entertainment and medical copays.\n\nOf course I can LIVE on $990 a month. But my apt has water leaks, toilet doesn't flush every time, I can only rent $1 movie once in while and can't go to the theater ever, I drive to work, store, church and parents, I haven't driven out of the city in 3 years, I had unforeseen health diagnoses and pay $25 a month in copays for meds, I get 1 bag of food once a month from Salvation Army, I have holes in my tennis shoes that I bought 4 years ago, etc. Yes I can live on this but I can't save any money from any of my checks, I have to use coupons and rebates all the time, I can't afford to have a $12 haircut so I cut my own hair, I just took two end tables from the dumpster area and nailed the leg back on it and cleaned them and covered them with kitchen towels for my lamps, I did splurge and bought a $1 double cheseburger at McDonald's today, the computer is have was given to me by different people (the monitor is Envision, the keyboard is Compaq, the PC is Gateway, no speakers, and the mouse is Hewlett Packard from Goodwill for $2). I go to the librar to use their computers because I can't afford much extra electricity.\n\nSo Yes, I can live on min wage, BUT IT SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Not unless you are a minor.\nhttp://wagehour.bes.state.oh.us/w3/webwh.nsf/allbykey/580BEF3DEFBCCEA5852567D2006B5FED
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Dear _______\n\nI have enjoyed working for you the past 4 years.  I have gained much knowledge and experience.  In that time I have been a loyal employee and have a good record of employment with you.\n\nMy current rate of pay is $_________ per _____.  I have not had a raise since _______.  During that time, my expenses for gas, and mileage have continued to increase, so it costs me more to do the same work for you as before.\n\nI am asking for a cost of living wage increase.  I think $_______ is reasonable.  That is only a ______% increase from what I am making now.  It is in line with what other companies are paying to someone working with my experience.\n\nThank you in advance for responding quickly to my request.\n\nI am available to discuss this in your office at your earliest convenience.\n\nSincerely,\n\nYour Faithful Employee
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Try to watch the annonces or try to watch the yellows pages...\nAnyway try to watch here:http://www.rentalhouses.com/stateseo/ohio_rental_houses_oh_homes_for_rent.html
1170427
Should u even need an explanation? The cost of living increase is an average of 4% a year and more than that in some places. Hell you need a raise just to cover the expense for gas!! Why hesitate to ask for what u deserve?? Im sure that whomever u work for has increased their prices for whatever it may be that u do. So Im not sure what the prob is except that you are being a puss! Stand up for your darn self!
367117
call the labor board they can tell you and any thing else you need to know about wages
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This is a difficult question... \nFirst min. Wage was enacted to be a living wage which it was at first. If it had kept up with inflation it would be well over $12 an hour( I did an upper level paper on this and I have a degree in Labor studies) The problem is while the cost of labor has really only risen a small percentage the cost of the same goods that could be obtained with that salary is now out of reach. so min wage needs to be raised.    Min. Wage is supposed to be a living wage and can be raised by individual states the Federal government just sets a rock bottom minimum.\n$5-6 dollar an hour jobs cannot support an economy.... It is kind of a snow ball effect.. .\nThe problem is people skilled or unskilled are fighting over any jobs that pay a living wage... There should be  a salary gap for skilled workers but our economy is leaning the other direction.
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$3000 a year, next they are going to take up the minimum wage. They do not think there is enough support for that to pass. Ever wonder why I don't like repukes? Last mininum wage raise was 10 years ago. Sad but true.
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try \nhttp://jfs.ohio.gov/ouc/uctax/index.stm
534351
I'm not sure what minimum wage is now.
259404
It depends on your location, cost of living, taxes,etc.....but that averages out to be $9.00 an hour so in my opinion i think this is a good wage....and with the job outlook depending on where you are....i'd take it because jobs will continue to decline in the future....I would take the job and be content with your pay until something better comes along!\n\nMinimum wage here is $5.15 so I think the answer to your question would be "OK"
1002705
looks like the wages are preset, so ask what your salary will be.
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The federal minimum wage is currently $5.15 per hour.\n\nIf you work in a state with a higher minimum wage, you would be paid the higher rate.\n\nHere is a link to the state minimum wages (it is interesting)\nhttp://www.dol.gov/esa/minwage/america.htm
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Are you kidding me?  Wal-MArt is paying folks $2 an hour?  I hadn't heard that yet.  Go back and ask your buddy Al Franken how to respond.....
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Asked off the bat abourt minimum wage the average joe would most definitely be in support of rasing the thing out the waaaaaaaazzzzzoooooo. When one really thinks about rasing the minimum wage in each city we realize that not everyone will directly benefit from a raise. For instance, a recent study shows that most individuals that take a minimum wage job move up in pay to a position  that is above both the state and the federal minimum wage within three months. If one was to raise the federal minimum wage I believe that it would cause an overall pay raise, thus having no affect at all because of the raise in living that would quickly follow. Although this hypothisies hasn’t been proven due to a lack of searching skills, I have found that some others will side with me on this belief. \n\nAnother issue that is along the lines of minimum wage,and is just as promonent, is a term called living wage.  Although there isn’t exactly a  set figure on what a living wage is, a general definition for some one living in Vermont  would be that minimum wage is a salary that a single individual or family can live off of with 5% left over for spending. Its clearly a serious issue. Companies see more and more young, unexperienced individuals entering their businesses, and there for it is easier for them to keep their wages a level that is very low.\n\nI believe that it is very important for one to keep in mind the type of work that is under the minimum wage blanket. Typically the individual that is being paid minimum wage is doing all of the difficult jobs. Many of the individuals that work as cashiers for example are often required to stand in one posistion for hours at a time. Although the work isnt as phsycially  demanding as general labor, many workers suffer from a wide variety of physcial aliments.\n\nSo, from the limited amount of information that Im going to bother to provide you with, one becomes rather lazy in 90’ weather, you should be able to make your own decision on where you stand on the minimum wage issue. I for one believe that we should evaluate each situation on an individual basis and go from there. What do you think?  To get back to your question the federal minimum wage is $5.75 and Vermont’s is $ 7.25