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RAISING THE PAY: Orlando Health announced it will spend $4 million to start process to increase minimum wage.
Starts by raising $11/hour to $13/hour beginning January 31, 2021.
The minimum wage will then go up to $15 an hour beginning in 2023.
Starts by raising $11/hour to $13/hour beginning January 31, 2021.
The minimum wage will then go up to $15 an hour beginning in 2023.
Orlando Health said the increase minimum wage will mean their workers earn at least $4,000 more than they currently are.
The pacing of the pay increase is ahead of Florida's minimum wage standards.
The pacing of the pay increase is ahead of Florida's minimum wage standards.
More than 60% of voters approved a measure in November to push Florida's minimum wage to $15 per hour by the year 2026.
Florida's current minimum wage is $8.56 per hour, but will increase to $10 per hour by September 30, 2021 and then continue to go up $1 per year until 2026.
Florida's current minimum wage is $8.56 per hour, but will increase to $10 per hour by September 30, 2021 and then continue to go up $1 per year until 2026.
Attorney John Morgan is perhaps the most visible proponent of the amendment effort to increase the state’s minimum wage.
LISTEN: https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/beyond-the-soundbite-podcast/2020/09/21/john-morgan-we-need--15-an-hour-minimum-wage-now-more-than-ever
LISTEN: https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/beyond-the-soundbite-podcast/2020/09/21/john-morgan-we-need--15-an-hour-minimum-wage-now-more-than-ever
To Compare (using 40 hours per week, pre tax math below):
Florida's Current Minimum Wage: $8.56 / hour
FL Minimum Wage Annual Salary: $17,804
Federal Current Minimum Wage: $7.25 / hour
Federal Minimum Wage Annual Salary: $15,080
$15 per hour Annual Salary: $31,200
Florida's Current Minimum Wage: $8.56 / hour
FL Minimum Wage Annual Salary: $17,804
Federal Current Minimum Wage: $7.25 / hour
Federal Minimum Wage Annual Salary: $15,080
$15 per hour Annual Salary: $31,200
In August 2018, Walt Disney World announced a deal with six labor unions representing 38,000 service employees to gradually raise starting pay through phases from $10 per hour to $15 per hour by October 21, 2021. LINK: https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2018/08/25/historic-settlement-reached--disney-to-pay-minimum-wage-of--15-by-2021
Universal Orlando Resort announced in September 2019 that it too would eventually reach $15 per hour minimum pay by 2021. LINK: https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/attractions/2019/09/26/universal-orlando-starting-pay-announcement
Note: The pay hikes came well before the recent job cuts due to COVID-19 which total tens of thousands of local workers: https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2021/01/19/disney-reveals-executive-compensation-for-2020
Wages have long been a focal point, at least in Central Florida, where the economy is anchored by many low wage tourism jobs.
Low wages and a lack of affordable housing has put many families in prolong positions of financial stress.
LINK: https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2020/02/25/affordable-housing--the-fight-for-funding
Low wages and a lack of affordable housing has put many families in prolong positions of financial stress.
LINK: https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2020/02/25/affordable-housing--the-fight-for-funding
Orange County estimates the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is between $1,200 and $1,400. Many housing companies require applicants to earn three times the rate of rent to qualify. https://twitter.com/NewsGuyGreg/status/1232782761494274048?s=20
For a $1,200 apartment, that threshold is $3,600. Those earning Florida’s $8.56 per hour minimum wage, working 40 hours per week, would earn only approximately $1,369 before taxes.
