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Seattle's $22.14 minimum wage sparks debate on business impact
Original: ‘You cannot force them to stay in business’: Jake, Rantz question how Seattle businesses will absorb a $22.14 minimum wage
Commentators Jake and Rantz, speaking on MyNorthwest, questioned how Seattle businesses will absorb the city's new $22.14 minimum wage. They argued that employers cannot be forced to stay open if rising labor costs make operations unsustainable, raising concerns about closures, reduced hours, and job losses. The discussion reflects broader pushback over Seattle's status as having one of the highest minimum wages in the United States.
Why now: Seattle's minimum wage rise to $22.14 an hour has prompted debate over its effect on small businesses and employment.
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- ‘You cannot force them to stay in business’: Jake, Rantz question how Seattle businesses will absorb a $22.14 minimum wage · MyNorthwest.com
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