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Publication Date: February 2006
Publisher: Brennan Center for Justice
Author(s):
Research Area: Labor
Keywords: Justice; Labor Standards; Economic Opportunity
Type: Report
Abstract:
Based on responses from a spot survey conducted in January and February 2006, many employers and the large majority of workers in New York City do not know how much the minimum wage is in New York State. These results mirror those of an earlier survey conducted in January 2005, with slight increases in the percent of respondents who knew the minimum wage. While not strictly representative, the results indicate a widespread lack of knowledge about one of the core laws governing wages in the workplace. The findings suggest the need for greater public education, especially of small employers and workers.