task0778
Diamond Member
First, Neither the Executive Branch or Congress has never relied on the Preamble alone as the basis for a claimed power to enact a law, and the Supreme Court has never relied on the Preamble as the sole basis for any constitutional decision. It is NOT a source of power or authority for any branch of gov't to do anything. They have probably referred to it, but in fact it does not define any govt right to do anything.
Re the minimum wage, there are always consequences to any gov't action. If you require a substantial increase in the minimum wage then you are forcing businesses to adjust one way or another to deal with the higher labor costs of doing business. Generally, businesses will raise prices if they can, or reduce employee benefits, or cut hours or the number of employees. Usually the people most affected are those entering the work force for the 1st time, because they don't yet have the skills necessary to be worth the higher wage. In some cases, businesses will automate whatever they can which of course means fewer employees. Many they'll move to another state where taxes are lower or the regulations are a little cheaper to meet. And finally some may just go out of business because the time and effort to run the business just isn't worth the money.
Re the minimum wage, there are always consequences to any gov't action. If you require a substantial increase in the minimum wage then you are forcing businesses to adjust one way or another to deal with the higher labor costs of doing business. Generally, businesses will raise prices if they can, or reduce employee benefits, or cut hours or the number of employees. Usually the people most affected are those entering the work force for the 1st time, because they don't yet have the skills necessary to be worth the higher wage. In some cases, businesses will automate whatever they can which of course means fewer employees. Many they'll move to another state where taxes are lower or the regulations are a little cheaper to meet. And finally some may just go out of business because the time and effort to run the business just isn't worth the money.