an explosive surge in a fire produced by the sudden mixing of air with other combustible gases. Origin of backdraft.
The current Connecticut minimum wage of $10.10 per hour is the lowest amount a non-exempt employee in Connecticut can legally be paid for hourly work. Special minimum wage rates, such as the Connecticut waitress minimum wage for tipped employees, may apply to certain workers.
In total, 29 states (and the District of Columbia) have now set a minimum wage level higher than the federal standard of $7.25 an hour. Aside from local districts, D.C. has the highest minimum wage in the U.S. at $11.50, followed by Massachusetts and Washington with $11.00 each. Arizona is going to make the biggest pay leap this month, with its minimum wage increasing by $1.95 to $10.00 in total. Many cities have enacted even higher local minimums.