MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has raised its minimum wage to $15 an hour.
In response to the backlash it received last year after reports of suing its poorest patients, including some of its own employees, Methodist launched efforts to raise the minimum pay for workers - starting with a raise to $13-50 an hour.
Employees will see the new $15 base pay on their January 8th paychecks.
Along with raising the minimum wage, Methodist also partnered with the University of Memphis to offer employees a tuition-free program to fulfill their career goals as they work in Methodist hospitals and clinics.
