Most would agree that possessing a stable paying job is essential in supporting a quality life. Jobs and careers range from rolling chairs perched behind paper-filled desktops, to mops and brooms stroking greasy floor tiles. But every job, no matter the affiliation, surrounds the sole understanding that a paycheck will follow the work that is carried out. Recently, the question concerning how much money is considered a reasonable hourly wage has been raised and debated by government officials, employers, and employees across the nation. Some argue that the current minimum wage of $7.25 per hour is a logical amount of money to offer the working class because if raised it would conflict with the industrial economy, when in reality, raising the minimum wage, will benefit the country, its businesses, and its citizens in many ways. The presumption that raising minimum wage will cut business growth is popular, but the act of federal minimum wage increase is necessary to ensure prosperous lives for United States citizens. Minimum wage protection laws have been promoted to confirm adequate living standards for the common worker. According to Opposing Viewpoints Online …show more content…
For example, an employee that is in financial crisis and is desperate for a paycheck to support his/her family, will work harder, then one who is simply looking for something to do with their time. Those that are willing to work diligently and to their best ability, do not deserve to be paid the same amount as those who perform sloppy work with no intent on showing integrity. Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks claims in Kate Rogers’ article that “‘when you compensate your employees fairly for their work, they enjoy coming to work’”(Rogers). Fair pay will diminish those not willing to give their best when on the job, and will give the dependable employees