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Harris County Commissioners adopt $20 minimum for county employees, contractors
Summary
The Commissioners Court voted to adopt a $20 hourly minimum wage for eligible county employees and contractors, tied to a market index and phased implementation; vote followed staff briefings and union advocacy.
Harris County Commissioners Court voted on March 27 to adopt a policy setting a $20 per hour minimum for eligible county employees and certain contracted workers, with the policy tied to a market index and phased implementation. The motion, as amended and adopted by the court, directs staff to incorporate the new floor into county compensation structures effective May 3, 2025, and sets out standards for contractor compliance.
The court’s action followed months of staff work, union advocacy and a public briefing. Commissioner Rodney Ellis, who introduced the item earlier in the year, said the…
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