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Service industry
Coverage of Service industry in the Nexus archive.
- Economist warns thousands of Virginia jobs at risk after minimum wage hike signed by Spanberger
An economist from the Employment Policies Institute warns that Virginia's minimum wage hike to $15 by 2028 could lead to thousands of job losses, particularly in the service industry. Governor Abigail Spanberger, who signed the law, argues it will improve affordability for workers, but critics claim it will force businesses to cut hours or positions.