>Employer groups unite against increase to minimum wage
A proposed increase in the state minimum wage, from $7.25 to $8.50 per hour, advanced out of a legislative committee today over united opposition from employer representatives.
The increase was backed by some public policy groups, who contend that the measure will improve conditions for low-wage workers, who will put the money back into the economy.
However, businesses raised concern about the impact on their payrolls. (Kitchenman, NJBIZ)
