§ 654. Basis of changes in minimum wage. In establishing minimum
wages and regulations for any occupation or occupations pursuant to the
provisions of the following sections of this article, the wage board and
the commissioner shall consider the amount sufficient to provide
adequate maintenance and to protect health and, in addition, the wage
board and the commissioner shall consider the value of the work or
classification of work performed, and the wages paid in the state for
work of like or comparable character.