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Title: Meeting the New Minimum Author: Jill Cueni-Cohen
*Source:* Human Resource Executive On-Line
*Date:* Feb 22, 2017
Summary: On Jan. 1, 19 states began implementing minimum-wage hikes for their workers, one year after 13 other states enacted similar mandates. While economists say it could take years to determine the effect these increases have had on the labor market, one expert warns that many companies in those states may be tempted to downsize their workforce as a result.
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