With the United States in the midst of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, there has been focused attention on the rollout of vaccines approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the actual number of individuals being vaccinated. Presently, 250 million COVID-19 vaccine shots have been administered and individuals 16 years of age and older are eligible to receive the vaccine. Now, in an effort to get more people vaccinated, employers are being encouraged to provide paid time off for employees who have not yet been vaccinated against the virus.
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With the start of the New Year, new state and local minimum wage increases have gone into effect for non-exempt employees across the country.
The chart below summarizes the new minimum wage rates that went into effect on January 1, 2020, unless otherwise indicated. (More will take effect July 1, 2020.)
| Jurisdiction | Current Minimum Wage | New Minimum Wage |
| Alaska | $9.89 | $10.19 |
| Albuquerque NM (No Benefits) | $9.20 | $9.35 |
| Albuquerque NM (Benefits) | $8.20 | $8.35 |
| Arizona | $11.00 | $12.00 |
| Arkansas | $9.25 | $10.00 |
| Belmont CA | $13.50 | $15.00 |
| California (≥ 26 employees) | $12.00 | $13.00 |
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