The minimum wage is going up by 70 cents starting in July, keeping Oregon in the top tier of states for minimum hourly pay. But is it enough to pay the bills?
PORTLAND, Oregon — Starting July 1, the minimum wage in Oregon will go up 70 cents an hour.
The minimum wage won’t be the same dollar amount across the state, however, as Oregon’s minimum wage system is different than other states.
Oregon has three levels of minimum wage: the standard rate, a lower rate for rural areas and a higher rate for the more expensive Portland metro area.
Currently, the
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