Why Did Some Low-Paying Companies Raise Hourly Wages in the Mid-2010s

question 97

Multiple Choice

Why did some low-paying companies raise hourly wages in the mid-2010s?

• A)To address the problem of growing income inequality in the country
• B)To avoid having to hire new employees in a tight labor market
• C)To compensate for decreased health care benefit packages
• D)To circumvent legislative efforts to increase the minimum wage
• E)To draw educated candidates with potential to become managers

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