Federal Wage Laws

Minimum Wage

Small-Business Owners Are Split on the Federal Minimum Wage Debate

Many business owners polled favor a higher minimum wage because it means customers with more money to spend.

Bob House | 4 min read

				
Entrepreneurs Are Forgotten in the Minimum Wage Debate Small businesses employ more than 50 percent of the population, but who is guaranteeing their wages?

				Carol Roth
			
					|			6 min read
			
Seattle Says Franchises Aren't Small Businesses, Forces Them on $15 Wage Fast Track The International Franchise Association is filing a lawsuit opposing Seattle's plan, which forces franchises to adopt a $15 minimum wage in three years. 

				Kate Taylor
			
					|			2 min read
			
IRS Will Tax Bitcoin, Says It's Not CurrencyIn a historic ruling, the IRS said Bitcoin is property, not currency, and will be taxed as such. Here's what you need to know.

				Kim Lachance Shandrow
			
					|			3 min read
			
Obama's Budget: What's In It for EntrepreneursThe White House released its fiscal year 2014 budget proposal today. Here's a look at what's in it for small-business owners and entrepreneurs.

				Catherine Clifford
			
					|			5 min read