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The minimum wage in Alaska will jump to $14 on July 1.<\/p>\n

The increase comes after voters passed in 2024 to gradually raise the state\u2019s minimum wage. The measure increases the hourly minimum wage in the state from $13 to $14. In July 2027, it\u2019ll rise to $15. The minimum wage will increase with inflation starting in 2028.<\/p>\n

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ensures all workers accrue paid sick leave based on the size of the employer. Businesses with more than 15 employees are required<\/u> to allow workers to accrue and use up to 56 hours of paid sick leave annually, while those with fewer than 15 workers must allow up to 40 hours.<\/p>\n

The measure divided Alaska businesses<\/u>, but ultimately passed<\/u> with nearly 58% of voters in support. When it passed, minimum wage workers in the state were making $11.73 per hour.<\/p>\n

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Minimum wage workers tend to be young, according to<\/u> the Bureau of Labor Statistics.<\/p>\n

Several other states and cities are also increasing their minimum wages on July 1, including Oregon<\/u>, . and Chicago<\/u>. Even with the bump, Alaska will have the lowest<\/u> minimum wage across all West Coast states.<\/p>\n

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