Bill seeks to lower the minimum wage for minors in Missouri

Missouri state senator seeks lower minimum wage for minors

Missouri bill proposes lower minimum wage for minors to boost teen employment. State Sen. Joe Nicola argues current wage discourages hiring.

Local state legislator has a bill to lower minimum wage for teens

By Sawyer Bess Columbia Missourian The sponsor of a bill to lower the minimum wage for minors is pitching it as a way to help… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Local state legislator has a bill to lower minimum wage for teens appeared first on The Examiner.

Bill seeks to lower the minimum wage for minors in Missouri

The new minimum wage rate for minors would be $12.30 per hour, down from the state rate of $15 per hour.

A Jackson County Republican wants to lower Missouri's minimum wage for minors

Missouri state Sen. Joe Nicola, a Republican from Grain Valley, says he's seen a decrease of teen employment in his district. He wants to create a separate minimum wage of $12.30 for people under 18.