On Labor Day 2013, Welfare Pays More Than Minimum-Wage Work In 35 States Since 2009, the Fair Labor Standards Act has dictated that the federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. Some people think that’s too low; others think it’s too high. But it turns out that, in 35 states, it’s a better deal not to work—and instead, to take advantage of federal welfare programs—than to take a minimum-wage job.
Posted on: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 16:01:42 +0000