WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Workers in 14 states will see a boost in their paychecks going forward with laws that went into effect on January 1.
The largest of the raises will take place in Alaska, California, Massachusetts and Nebraska -- each nudging the minimum wage by $1 an hour. New York's minimum wage will be raised from $8.75 to $9.00 across the board, but fast food workers will receive $10.50 in New York City and $9.75 in other parts of the state.