During a period when no increases were made to the minimum wage as well as a period when increases were made , US employment rose . Conservatives and business groups see this as an argument against raising the wage which they believe will cause a loss of jobs . A University of Pennsylvania economist says that estimates of dire consequences for the economy by raising the minimum wage do n't stand up to scrutiny . US Chamber of Commerce members say they will trim employment or delay hiring if the wage is increased . Working at minimum wage no longer keeps workers above the poverty level .
During a period when no increases were made to the minimum wage as well as a period when increases were made, US employment rose. Conservatives and business groups see this as an argument against raising the wage which they believe will cause a loss of jobs. A University of Pennsylvania economist says that estimates of dire consequences for the economy by raising the minimum wage don't stand up to scrutiny. US Chamber of Commerce members say they would trim employment or delay hiring if the wage is increased. Working at minimum wage no longer keeps workers above the poverty level.