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#minimum-wage

NYC Delivery Workers Now Guaranteed $21.44 Minimum Hourly Pay

New York City raises minimum wage for app-based delivery workers to $21.44/hour, benefiting over 60,000 workers.

fromStreetsblog

NYC politics

Supporters Rally, But Delivery Workers Stay Home Amid Deportation Fears - Streetsblog New York City

Delivery workers are hesitant to advocate for their rights due to fears over immigration enforcement.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

NYC Delivery Workers Now Guaranteed $21.44 Minimum Hourly Pay

New York City raises minimum wage for app-based delivery workers to $21.44/hour, benefiting over 60,000 workers.

fromStreetsblog

NYC politics

Supporters Rally, But Delivery Workers Stay Home Amid Deportation Fears - Streetsblog New York City

Delivery workers are hesitant to advocate for their rights due to fears over immigration enforcement.

more#delivery-workers

#trump-administration

Left-wing politics

Senators question Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's Labor Department pick, on her past pro-union views

Lori Chavez-DeRemer's hearing highlighted tensions between her pro-union record and current administration policies regarding labor rights.

US politics

Trump Quietly Took Away a Living Wage From Thousands of Federal Workers

Trump's rescind of Biden's wage increase impacts low-income federal contractors, potentially lowering wages for thousands.

Senators question Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's Labor Department pick, on her past pro-union views

Lori Chavez-DeRemer's hearing highlighted tensions between her pro-union record and current administration policies regarding labor rights.

US politics

more#trump-administration

Trump Quietly Took Away a Living Wage From Thousands of Federal Workers

Trump's rescind of Biden's wage increase impacts low-income federal contractors, potentially lowering wages for thousands.

Americans Are Confessing What They Honestly Think Of Trump Threatening College Campus on Truth Social

The GOP aims to isolate the country and undermine middle-class economic structures, while prioritizing the interests of the wealthy.

US politics

fromFlowingData

5 days ago

Federal minimum wage falls below poverty lines

The federal minimum wage has not increased since 2009, leading to a significant reduction in its purchasing power.

fromBusiness Insider

Business

Even if Trump tried to raise the minimum wage, his own party could get in the way

Trump shows openness to considering an increase in the federal minimum wage, acknowledging its low current rate.

Right-wing politics

fromBuzzFeed

Americans Are Confessing What They Honestly Think Of Trump Threatening College Campus on Truth Social

The GOP aims to isolate the country and undermine middle-class economic structures, while prioritizing the interests of the wealthy.

US politics

fromFlowingData

5 days ago

Federal minimum wage falls below poverty lines

The federal minimum wage has not increased since 2009, leading to a significant reduction in its purchasing power.

fromBusiness Insider

Business

Even if Trump tried to raise the minimum wage, his own party could get in the way

Trump shows openness to considering an increase in the federal minimum wage, acknowledging its low current rate.

more#economic-policy

fromBullets Forever

6 days ago

National Basketball Association

The new WNBL CBA could give insight into a new WNBA CBA

The Australian WNBL's new CBA includes significant salary increases, which may influence the WNBA's upcoming negotiations.

1 week ago

London

Pay day boost for thousands of London workers as National Minimum Wage rise hits payslips - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London workers are starting to benefit from new National Living Wage and Minimum Wage rates, enhancing financial stability.

fromABC30 Fresno

2 weeks ago

NYC politics

'Fighting Oligarchy' rally with Bernie Sanders and AOC draws thousands in Bakersfield

Senators Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez rally thousands in Bakersfield for affordable healthcare, fair wages, and housing advocacy.

German parliament set to elect Merz as chancellor on 6 May

Germany's parliament to elect Friedrich Merz as chancellor following coalition agreement approval by key parties.

fromwww.thelocal.de

Education

Everything that changes for international students in Germany in 2025

International students in Germany face increased financial requirements and new wage benefits starting in 2025.

Germany politics

fromeuronews

German parliament set to elect Merz as chancellor on 6 May

Germany's parliament to elect Friedrich Merz as chancellor following coalition agreement approval by key parties.

fromwww.thelocal.de

Education

Everything that changes for international students in Germany in 2025

International students in Germany face increased financial requirements and new wage benefits starting in 2025.

more#germany

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Portland food

Latest Line: A good week for Loren Taylor, a bad week for Omar Torres

Strong financial backing helped a lesser-known candidate win a special election over a prominent figure.

Recent minimum wage increase has benefited fast food workers' lives despite mixed job market data.

Omar Torres, a local politician, faced legal issues due to past sexual assault allegations.

She worked at Subway for more than a decade-then found out her boss had been breaking labor laws the whole time

Wage theft impacts low-wage workers severely, as seen in Eva Rodriguez's case against her Subway franchise owner.

Amazon Workers in Over 30 Countries Take Coordinated Action on Black Friday

Activists are demanding Amazon ensure worker safety, pay a minimum wage, and sign labor accords during the global 'Make Amazon Pay' campaign.

fromHigh Country News

1 month ago

Washington Nationals

A billion-dollar ICE contractor is fighting to pay detainees as little as $1 a day - High Country News

GEO Group profits from immigration detention while resisting fair pay for detainees, impacting their wages and working conditions.

fromQNS

Miscellaneous

Airport workers and union celebrate Port Authority approval of wage increases after six-month campaign - QNS

New minimum wage approval by the Port Authority benefits over 10,000 airport workers, increasing their wages to $25 per hour by January 2032.

Silicon Valley food

She worked at Subway for more than a decade-then found out her boss had been breaking labor laws the whole time

Wage theft impacts low-wage workers severely, as seen in Eva Rodriguez's case against her Subway franchise owner.

Amazon Workers in Over 30 Countries Take Coordinated Action on Black Friday

Activists are demanding Amazon ensure worker safety, pay a minimum wage, and sign labor accords during the global 'Make Amazon Pay' campaign.

fromHigh Country News

1 month ago

Washington Nationals

A billion-dollar ICE contractor is fighting to pay detainees as little as $1 a day - High Country News

GEO Group profits from immigration detention while resisting fair pay for detainees, impacting their wages and working conditions.

fromQNS

fromwww.thenorthernecho.co.uk

Miscellaneous

Airport workers and union celebrate Port Authority approval of wage increases after six-month campaign - QNS

New minimum wage approval by the Port Authority benefits over 10,000 airport workers, increasing their wages to $25 per hour by January 2032.

NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Lays Out His Plan to Uplift the City's Workers

Brad Lander proposes a workers' rights platform that emphasizes job stability and wage increases to tackle affordability issues in New York City.

fromwww.thenorthernecho.co.uk

Remote teams

HMRC issues pay warning to anyone working over the Christmas period

Festive workers need to verify that they are receiving at least minimum wage this Christmas.

NYC politics

fromThe Nation

1 month ago

NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Lays Out His Plan to Uplift the City's Workers

Brad Lander proposes a workers' rights platform that emphasizes job stability and wage increases to tackle affordability issues in New York City.

Remote teams

HMRC issues pay warning to anyone working over the Christmas period

Festive workers need to verify that they are receiving at least minimum wage this Christmas.

more#workers-rights

London startup

Marks & Spencer workers to receive a 5% pay rise - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Marks & Spencer workers will receive a 5% pay rise in April alongside UK minimum wage increase.

#paid-sick-leave

fromCalifornia Peculiarities Employment Law Blog

Business

Why Missouri businesses are suing to block a raise on minimum wage and paid sick leave

Missouri business groups filed a lawsuit to block a voter-approved law increasing the minimum wage and mandating paid sick leave.

Remote teams

Signs You Can't Ignore If You're Doing Business In California

California employers must annually update workplace postings to comply with legal changes including minimum wage and sick leave.

Failure to keep postings current may result in penalties for non-compliance.

fromCalifornia Peculiarities Employment Law Blog

Business

Why Missouri businesses are suing to block a raise on minimum wage and paid sick leave

Missouri business groups filed a lawsuit to block a voter-approved law increasing the minimum wage and mandating paid sick leave.

Remote teams

Signs You Can't Ignore If You're Doing Business In California

California employers must annually update workplace postings to comply with legal changes including minimum wage and sick leave.

Failure to keep postings current may result in penalties for non-compliance.

more#paid-sick-leave

fromwww.npr.org

3 months ago

US news

5 economic papers that lit up our brains and what they say about our confusing world

Raising minimum wage can lead to increased workplace injuries due to intensified work pace as employers adjust.

California

fromKqed

New Laws Go Into Effect In California | KQED

New California laws effective January 1, 2025, include minimum wage increases and strengthened employee rights regarding political and religious meetings.

fromSacramento Bee

SF politics

California's minimum wage goes up again in 2025, and it's even higher in these cities

California's minimum wage will rise to $16.50 on January 1, 2025, reflecting increased costs of living and economic conditions.

Business

fromNew York Post

Best US cities for renters as minimum wages rise and cost of housing falls

Rents across the US declined in November, providing relief to renters, especially minimum wage earners, amid ongoing affordability challenges.

Digital life

fromwww.nytimes.com

Uber and Lyft Found a Loophole in a Driver Pay Law. Drivers Pushed Back.

New York City aims to revise its minimum pay law for drivers amidst pressure from Uber and Lyft after the introduction of damaging lockouts.

Business

Currys warn it is 'inevitable' prices will rise as the Budget will cost the company an extra 32 million - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Currys anticipates price increases due to Labour's Budget leading to £32 million in extra costs.

#national-insurance

fromwww.bbc.com

Miscellaneous

Services will shut, Mencap warns on National Insurance rise

Mencap may cut 60 services due to rising National Insurance and minimum wage costs, threatening support for people with learning disabilities.

Miscellaneous

Retirees and their families are facing significant care cost increases amid Labour's Budget - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Retirees and families may face rising care costs due to proposed increases in National Insurance and National Minimum Wage.

Miscellaneous

Halfords set to take a 23m hit from the Budget and could raise garage repair prices - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Halfords is anticipating a £23 million impact from recent wage increases, potentially leading to higher garage service prices.

fromwww.bbc.com

Miscellaneous

Services will shut, Mencap warns on National Insurance rise

Mencap may cut 60 services due to rising National Insurance and minimum wage costs, threatening support for people with learning disabilities.

Miscellaneous

Retirees and their families are facing significant care cost increases amid Labour's Budget - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Retirees and families may face rising care costs due to proposed increases in National Insurance and National Minimum Wage.

Miscellaneous

Halfords set to take a 23m hit from the Budget and could raise garage repair prices - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Halfords is anticipating a £23 million impact from recent wage increases, potentially leading to higher garage service prices.

more#national-insurance

Business

Budget tax raid could lead to job cuts and reduced shifts for the hospitality sector - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The night time economy is facing significant challenges due to tax increases and rising living costs, impacting both employees and consumers.

Miscellaneous

fromStreetsblog

Council Seeks To Expand Minimum Wage to Grocery Deliveristas - Streetsblog New York City

Grocery delivery workers may soon receive the same minimum wage protections as restaurant delivery workers under new proposals in New York City.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Business

Minimum Wage Waiver for Disabled Workers Would End Under Biden Plan

The Biden administration is moving to end a program that allows paying workers with disabilities less than minimum wage, promoting equal employment opportunities.

Business

Young's will take a 11m hit amid the Chancellors Budget - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Young's warns of an £11 million hit from increased costs due to tax hikes in the Autumn Budget.

fromThe New Yorker