
Small businesses in eight states may want to start thinking about a strategy to offset the wage increases they may have to shell out to non-salaried minimum wage workers. Beginning on January 1, 2012, small businesses across eight states or 17% of the country will owe an additional $0.32 on average per hour or $665 per year for each minimum wage worker. This means that those with several employees in this category will owe several thousand dollars a year in additional wages. Is your business prepared for this wage increase? Read More.