The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 since July 2009. That’s the longest it’s remained unchanged since minimum wage was introduced in the U.S. in 1938.
Now, it’s time for a change.
In late July, House and Senate Democrats unveiled the latest iteration of Raise the Wage Act. If passed, minimum wage would gradually increase to $17 an hour over a five-year period.
“No matter what the business size is, it’s good business sense to pay a living wage,” Aaron Seyedian, founder of Well-Paid Maids, said.
Seyedian attended the introduction of the bill and is a firm believer in paying living wages. He pays his staff a starting wage of $23 an hour in D.C. — and $27 an hour in New York City. When Seyedian started the company back in 2017, he paid employees $16 an hour. Through the years, he has increased rates based on Living Wage For US standards.
“Profitability doesn’t have to come from squeezing your staff,” he said. “It can come from productivity, capacity and growth. Paying a living wage has helped my business succeed and grow.”
Support a higher federal minimum wage — and a company leading by example — when you book a home cleaning with Well-Paid Maids. Walking into a sparkling clean home is just the cherry on top!
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