Jackson’s Catfish Corner, Bel Gatto, The Jilted Siren, Plum Bistro and Rapport wine bar have shuttered in recent days, ...

Hundreds of California fast food restaurant owners warned the state against a proposal to hike the minimum wage above the $20 ...

Many states automatically raise their minimum wage on Jan. 1 like Arizona, Virginia, Connecticut and Minnesota. In others, like Florida and Missouri, specific ballot measures have legislated the ...

Seattle's minimum wage increased to $20.76 per hour on Wednesday, and at least one business has already closed because of it.

A business owner in West Seattle lamented that the closure of her business due to the rising minimum wage means the loss of a place where locals could safely gather.

As of Jan. 1, Seattle’s minimum wage increased by 79 cents, reaching $20.76 per hour for all businesses, regardless of size.

Restaurants and coffee shops, which often operate on thin profit margins, are struggling to absorb the costs of the $20.76 ...

The new year brings expanded paid sick leave, protections for Seattle app-based workers, more safety regulations and ...