Johnson County sets recommended minimum wage at $13.37, but Iowa law prevents enforcement

JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa — The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has voted to raise the county’s recommended minimum wage to $13.37 per hour, effective July 1.

The increase is based on inflation, using Consumer Price Index data.

County officials note the wage is symbolic and cannot be enforced under Iowa law. Despite that, the board has approved annual increases to a recommended minimum wage since 2015…

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