Houston Public MediaHarris County commissioners on Thursday delayed a plan to increase minimum wage to more than $21 an hour for contracted employees following concerns that the wage boost could inflate construction costs.
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Harris County commissioners delay wage increase for contract workers
The delay comes months after commissioners approved a plan to increase minimum wage for county employees to $20 an hour and $21.65 for contracted employees. The county last approved a pay increase for workers in 2019.