Minimum wage legislation is as archaic as unions are, but like unions the minimum wagers will probably end up owning the shop.
A great read from Taxman Blog
An increase in the minimum wage is coming in a couple of weeks (July24). And guess what? It will hit blue states hardest........
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The same breakfast could cost $10 in a New York diner and $5 in South Carolina.
Of course the mandated breakfast in New York will taste like the pavement of New York while the breakfast in South Carolina will include eggs, pork products and grits with butter and salt. Yummy. At half the price.
One more proof that government should not be in the business of business. They make lousey businessmen and they also make lousey and expensive cooks.