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Will a New Minimum Wage Hurt St. Paul Restaurants?
A local professor says a wage hike could hurt restaurants that are already struggling.
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University of St. Thomas Economics Professor Tyler Schipper says that while an increase in the minimum wage will have an impact on everone in St. Paul, your favorite restaurant should be much more worried about their Yelp review.
A bump in wages may also mean fewer employees and more automation.