Data and Methods for Estimating the Impact of Proposed Local Minimum Wage Laws
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2015
Level
City or Town, County
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Data & Technology, Economic Justice
This technical report outlines the data and methodology developed by the UC Berkeley Labor Center to estimate the number of workers impacted by proposed local minimum wages laws, as well as the expected increases in wages. This report outlines the data limitations for city- or county-based analyses and provides guidance for those looking to conduct this analyses in their own communities.