As we have seen in other cities and counties who have passed similar measures the artificial wage rate usually increases prices for the basic services most in demand for the very low income persons that the laws are supposed to benefit. Food service, childcare, store clerks ect cost increases are directly passed on to the low income customers.
Additionally business will be less tolerant of marginal employees, since they are forced to pay more they will weed out the dead wood. Employees who miss a lot of time, show up late, ect. Opting for higher caliber staff if available.
Additionally business will be less tolerant of marginal employees, since they are forced to pay more they will weed out the dead wood. Employees who miss a lot of time, show up late, ect. Opting for higher caliber staff if available.