Originally Posted by Minte

The lowest starting wage that my business offers is $9.50. After 90 days it rises to $10.00. In 2012 we gave raises twice. We have skilled labor making over $24.00 per hour. We have a number of people in middle management making 60k + and top level management making 6 figures. That does not include the cost of health,dental,death and work comp insurances.

We also give no interest loans to employees after they have been with us a year. Up to $700. They can pay that back over a year. We have never been stung on one.

As far as the argument goes to whether the minimum should be raised. I haven't ever seen a benefit to having employees struggle. I hope there is no one in our organization that is receiving food stamps or assistance.