New year brings raise for minimum-wage workers, in final phase of voter-approved plan

Maine's minimum wage has risen from $7.50 to $12 an hour since voters approved the increases in 2016. Supporters say it has helped low-income workers, but critics say it has hurt small businesses.

Minimum wage increase means overtime pay for more Maine workers

The rules taking effect Wednesday will raise the threshold – from $33,000 to $36,000 a year – at which salaried employees must be paid overtime for working more than 40 hours a week.

Analysis: Politicians caused pay 'collapse' for bottom 90 percent of workers

At Olive Garden's parent, wage costs crash the party

Donald Trump freezes federal wages

Economy sees biggest wage increase in eight years as U.S. adds a robust 200K jobs

Gov. Paul LePage effort to raise minimum wage falls short

Minimum wage hike campaign says opponents misused research data

Rumford, Mexico town manager reviews police wages, benefits for each town

Rumford, Mexico selectmen to meet with police unions Jan. 21