Back in 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act led to the first minimum wage of $0.25 per hour. Over time, the federal minimum wage has obviously increased — but it hasn't always kept pace with inflation.

With its minimum wage frozen at $7.25 since 2009, Wisconsin lags most states, shrinking the buying power of the lowest-wage workers while fueling debate over economic trade-offs.

The minimum wage is increasing in 22 states in Washington DC. Let's talk about what that means for workers. These changes go into effect in 2026, most of them on January 1st, and for people who are ...

The Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issued four opinion letters interpreting the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) on Jan. 5, 2026.