New minimum wage hikes hurt millennials the most

Another year, another set of minimum wage hikes.

As Americans count down the days until President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office, many states are working to combat the Republican agenda, specifically when it comes to controlling their state minimum wage requirements. As the calendar turned to 2017, Massachusetts claimed the highest state minimum wage in the country following a $1 increase from $10 to $11 an hour, which went into effect on Sunday.

While the boost in pay have helped some in the Commonwealth pay for bills, gas, food, etc., small business owners are feeling the pinch — and some workers are losing their jobs or seeing reductions in hours.

According to The Boston Globe:

The owner of two family entertainment centers in Massachusetts said she has reduced her staff to 20 people, down from 50, over the past two years, to counteract rising payroll costs.