10-03-2025
New house bill could raise minimum wage in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — North Carolina General Assembly Representatives Marcia Morey, Alison Dahl and Aisha Dew proposed a raise to the state minimum wage Bill 353, referred to as 'Fair Minimum Wage Act', would raise the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 to at least $10 in 2026. Minimum wage would also increase by two dollars every year annually and could even be set higher depending on the rate increase that will be announced every year.
'I think with the way this country is going, you know, everybody needs a little more money. We pay our staff pretty well here. You know, front of house staff is the normal front of house break down. But, you know, prices go up and wages stay the same. That's not really a good thing for the country. But, you know, we'll see how it goes and we'll take it in stride. Hopefully you know, we keep supporting local and coming out and eating some chicken.' said Ryan Griffin, co-owner of Nash Hot Chicken.
The bill also addresses wage theft and penalties for employers who don't pay their employees minimum wage, making them liable to pay back lost wages, benefits and reasonable attorney fees.
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