New Research (See All)
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A Preliminary Review of the Just.Safe.Food Training Program:
November 20, 2023
Food safety is a critical part of restaurant jobs, not just for the customer, but for employees as well. While local and state requirements for training employees who handle food vary, there are also various programs designed to equip food service employees on proper safety, hygiene, and other techniques while handling, preparing, serving, and storing food in restaurants. One widely… -
The Job Loss Impact of a $17 Minimum Wage: As Many As 1.2 Million Jobs Lost
July 10, 2023
Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed raising the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour, despite failing to receive support from members of his own party in 2021 for a nationwide $15 minimum wage bill. A large majority of economic research and American labor economists agree this proposal would have significant negative consequences for minimum wage employment. Using methodology developed by… -
Policy Brief: A $15 Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania Would Cost Nearly 86,000 Jobs
June 21, 2023
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are proposing drastic changes to the state minimum wage. One such proposal, HB 1500, would raise the regular minimum wage up to $15.00 per hour, while also raising the tipped minimum wage to $9.00 per hour, a more-than 200 percent increase. A large majority of economic research and American labor economists agree this proposal would have significant…
Published Op-Eds (See All)
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Bid to end tip credit puts jobs at risk
November 18, 2023 • Boston Herald
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Letter: Evanston got it right with tipped minimum wage decision
October 11, 2023 • Daily Herald
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Shapiro’s misguided push for $15 minimum wage won’t work for Pennsylvania
October 2, 2023 • The Center Square - Pennsylvania
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The Unintended Consequences of Removing Tipped Minimum Wage in Montgomery County
September 27, 2023 • The Center Square - Maryland
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I’m a tipped server. Mayor Johnson’s restaurant minimum wage plan could ruin my livelihood.
September 19, 2023 • Chicago Sun Times
Press Releases (See All)
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New Report Exposes Flaws in One Fair Wage’s Alternative Food Handler Training
November 10, 2023
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DC Restaurants Lost Hundreds of Jobs Since Initiative 82 Began
November 8, 2023
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Minimum Wage Ballot Proposal Would Kill 44,000 Michigan Jobs
October 18, 2023
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Employment Policies Institute Warns Against Tip Credit Elimination Proposals in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties
October 11, 2023
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City Council Chooses Politics Over Tipped Employees
October 6, 2023