Minimum Wage Increase and Disaster Wage in Portland |
How will this impact your organization?
The Chamber needs your feedback on the impact of Question A passed by Portland voters on November 3, 2020. This ordinance includes a minimum wage increase to $15 by 2024 and a disaster wage of 1.5x the minimum wage. Portland voters passed this change on Tuesday, November 3rd by a margin of 62% to 38%.
The present minimum wage is $12/hr. Maine’s current state of emergency, however, could increase that amount to $18/hr in Portland due to the pandemic. Should an emergency be declared when the minimum wage increases to $15/hr, the emergency wage will rise to $22.50/hr.
We are gathering examples of how this will impact your business or organization. Please fill out this brief survey to help us better understand your needs going forward.
The present minimum wage is $12/hr. Maine’s current state of emergency, however, could increase that amount to $18/hr in Portland due to the pandemic. Should an emergency be declared when the minimum wage increases to $15/hr, the emergency wage will rise to $22.50/hr.
We are gathering examples of how this will impact your business or organization. Please fill out this brief survey to help us better understand your needs going forward.