Committee backs data-driven study on wage changes after proponents warn of business impacts
SB2129, a DBEDT-requested study into recent minimum-wage increases, advanced after industry groups urged careful measurement of closures, reduced hours and gig‑economy effects. DBEDT said including gig-economy workers is possible but may raise costs.
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The committee advanced SB2129, which directs the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism to conduct a data‑driven review of recent minimum-wage increases and their effects on employment and business viability.
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