How Much of a Difference Would the Raise the Wage Act Make for US Workers?: A higher federal minimum wage can build on existing state-level standards and lock in ...
epi.org/publication/rtwa-2023-impact-fact-sheet/
Quick Glance: Impact of Raise the Wage Act of 2023
- The Raise the Wage Act of 2023 would gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $17 an hour by 2028.
- Directly affected workers will experience a wage increase as the new minimum wage exceeds their current hourly pay.
- In summer 2023, minimum wage increases were implemented in 19 states and localities with minimum wages already higher than the federal standard.
- In total, 30 states and the District of Columbia have a minimum wage above the federal minimum, and many more areas have minimum wages higher than their state minimum wage.
A LoDo restaurant closes and its owner takes to Yelp: “Cry me a river about your dinner reservations”
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Behind the French dream of entrepreneurship, the reality of bosses earning below the minimum wage
lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2024/03/19/behind-the-french-dream-of-entrepreneurship-the-reality-of-bosses-earning-below-the-minimum-wage_6635649_19.html
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Why Britain’s brewers are in crisis — and your pint is costing more: Covid lockdowns hit brewers and pub operators especially hard. Throw in the minimum wage ...
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‘There are sleepless nights worrying about how we’ll pay these increases’ – Joy meets despair amid upcoming m
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Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday: Motorway vignette could soon become more expensive; Switzerland heading for “one of the highest ...
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Employers are reclaiming the balance of power: Hiring has slowed for months against the headwinds of higher interest rates imposed by the Federal Reserve to ...
bostonglobe.com/2023/09/05/business/employer-power-job-market/
Minimum wage, pension, deposit: The changes in July 2022: From new obligations for all who sell packaged goods to the abolition of the EEG levy: the most ...
deutsche-handwerks-zeitung.de/mindestlohn-rente-pfand-die-aenderungen-im-juli-2022-244991/
Bus drivers keep quitting even as conditions and pay slowly improve: Long days and low pay are part of the reason drivers leave, says union leader.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/bus-drivers-keep-quitting-even-as-conditions-and-pay-slowly-improve/7GHX33ZOXNEATPOACLYYTUDU5I/
People outraged after Welsh NHS staff advised how to access food banks: 'If you’re giving your staff advice on how to access food banks ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/pay-decent-wage-people-outraged-24593023
The big changes coming on April 1: A pinch and a punch for the first of the month – and for higher minimum wages, increased benefits, new Covid boosters and more ...
thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/31-03-2023/the-big-changes-coming-on-april-1
49-euro ticket, nuclear phase-out, more net: the most important changes in April: The spring month of April 2023 brings important changes for all consumers ...
focus.de/finanzen/49-euro-ticket-atomausstieg-mehr-netto-die-wichtigsten-aenderungen-im-april_id_188925810.html
37.9 million Americans are living in poverty, according to the U.S. Census. But the problem could be far worse.
cnbc.com/2023/03/07/why-poverty-might-be-far-worse-in-the-us-than-its-reported.html
37.9 million Americans are living in poverty, according to the U.S. Census. But the problem could be far worse.cnb.cx/3EZhsPl
How much should you tip? No one wants to hear the real answer: Why the practice of tipping is a faulty solution to America's social and economic problems.
sfchronicle.com/opinion/article/tipping-restaurant-california-17786607.php
Opinion | Hulu’s ‘The Bear’ and the Restaurant Industry’s Long Overdue Reckoning: The Hulu drama is resonating partly because it shows workers demanding a better ...
nytimes.com/2022/08/07/opinion/hulu-the-bear-restaurant-work.html
Opinion | Inside the Campaign to Abolish Poverty Wages in 25 States by 2026: "This is the only future for the service sector and the economy overall: wages must ...
commondreams.org/views/2022/02/17/inside-campaign-abolish-poverty-wages-25-states-2026
'It's killing us': Butchers speak of their misery as cost of living crisis threatens business
expressandstar.com/news/business/2023/02/18/its-killing-us-butchers-speak-of-their-misery-as-cost-of-living-crisis-threatens-business/
Billions for the Bundeswehr, higher pensions, higher minimum wage: the Federal Council has approved several government projects.
Federal government to advocate for 'meaningful' pay rise for aged care workers in wages submission
abc.net.au/news/2022-08-07/government-to-advocate-for-age-care-worker-pay-rise-fair-work/101309108
Quick Glance: Alex Jones' $49.3 million verdict and the Future of Misinformation
- Alex Jones is facing a large fine for his lies about the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre – $49.3 million in damages, and counting — for claiming the nation's bloodiest school shooting was a fabrication — a severe volley in a burgeoning fight on harmful misinformation.
- "Alex Jones was attacking individuals," said Stephen D. Solomon, a law professor at New York University and the founding editor of First Amendment Watch.
- "You do want to chill that speech," Solomon suggested.
- "These kinds of damages and verdicts do have a chilling effect," said Volokh.
Jersey minimum wage 'should go up to £10.10 an hour': The island is facing an increase in inflation caused by a rise in living costs across all sectors.
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Why inflation looks likely to stay above the pre-pandemic norm: Even as supply-chain snarls ease, wage growth and price expectations are ticking up
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2022/06/26/why-inflation-looks-likely-to-stay-above-the-pre-pandemic-norm
Restaurant Owners Got 30 Times More Federal Covid Aid Than Workers: Report: "If the subminimum wage for tipped workers persists, the restaurant industry is ...
commondreams.org/news/2022/02/03/restaurant-owners-got-30-times-more-federal-covid-aid-workers-report
How I raised my pay to $16.50 an hour as an administrative assistant: My salary journey spans eight years at four companies. I lost my job during the pandemic ...
businessinsider.com/salary-journey-hourly-administrative-assistant-2022-2
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Host of new government regulations to take effect in 2023 - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, Dec. 29 (CNA) Taiwan's government will implement a raft of new regulations in ...
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Higher minimum wage - Nursing staff will receive more money in the future: Since the beginning of the corona pandemic, the working conditions of nursing staff ...
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Minimum wages are going up across the US this year: States and cities across the US have instituted minimum wage increases for 2022, even as the federal minimum ...
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The transition period for the Corona measures ends at the weekend and almost all rules are no longer applicable. That will also change in April.
A higher minimum wage, new corona rules and the property tax return. October 2022 brings important changes for us. We give you the overview.
Vietnam putting market forces above worker rights: Vietnam’s long-overdue 6% regional minimum wage increase came into effect on July 1, 2022 ...
asiatimes.com/2022/12/vietnam-putting-market-forces-above-worker-rights/
Government raising minimum wage to $21.20: The minimum wage is being raised by $1.20 an hour to $21.20 from the start of April, Workplace Relations and Safety ...
odt.co.nz/business/government-raising-minimum-wage-2120
Corona measures: What's changing with mandatory masks, minimum wage and mini-jobs
zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2022-10/corona-regeln-oktober-deutschland
‘Hardest working food delivery driver’ in China dispatches 65 meals over a 17-hour shift but only eats once...
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National Living Wage set to rise to £9.50 an hour: The 6.6% pay rise for workers aged 23 years old and over is expected to be announced in the Budget.
bbc.com/news/business-59038076
Corona rules, minimum wage, mini jobs: that will change in October: The gas levy is not coming, but October still has some changes in store for consumers and ...
tagesspiegel.de/gesellschaft/corona-regeln-mindestlohn-minijobs-das-andert-sich-im-oktober-8705836.html
Minimum wage, mini jobs & Co: The changes in October 2022: The minimum wage and the maximum amount for mini jobs are increasing. There are also new Corona rules ...
deutsche-handwerks-zeitung.de/anderungen-im-oktober-2022-260590/
FFP2 masks, gas levy, mini jobs: that will change in October: The federal government was actually planning a gas levy from October to support importers. However ...
szlz.de/news/deutschland_artikel,-ffp2masken-gasumlage-minijobs-das-aendert-sich-im-oktober-_arid,2767546.html
Taking a taxi in Karlsruhe is becoming more expensive: new tariff from November 1st
bnn.de/karlsruhe/karlsruhe-stadt/taxifahren-in-karlsruhe-wird-teurer-neuer-tarif-ab-1-november
Taiwan decision on minimum wage likely on Oct. 8: Business associations have opposed a hike, while government ministers expect a rise
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4293910
Corona rules, minimum wage and mini jobs - That will change in October: The federal government was actually planning a gas levy from October - which, however ...
stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/inhalt.corona-regeln-mindestlohn-und-minijobs-das-aendert-sich-im-oktober.79d5596d-16bf-48fd-a7e1-d35104b5cd93.html
FFP2 masks, gas levy, mini jobs: that will change in October: The federal government was actually planning a gas levy from October to support importers. However ...
wz.de/politik/inland/ffp2-masken-gasumlage-minijobs-das-aendert-sich-im-oktober_aid-77408883
Corona rules, minimum wage and WhatsApp: That will change in October: While the mask requirement comes on trains, it falls away on flights. At the same time ...
lz.de/owl/23367936_Corona-Regeln-Mindestlohn-und-WhatsApp-Das-aendert-sich-im-Oktober.html
PODCAST: How Germany is preparing for winter Covid wave, minimum wage rise and energy U-turn
thelocal.de/20221007/podcast-how-germany-is-preparing-for-winter-covid-wave-minimum-wage-rise-and-energy-u-turn/
Hong Kong’s wealth gap reaches ‘tipping point’ under Covid as unemployment rises among poor, Oxfam says
hongkongfp.com/2022/10/06/hong-kongs-wealth-gap-reaches-tipping-point-under-covid-as-unemployment-rises-among-poor-oxfam-says/
Amazon Canada set to hire 15,000 workers, increase hourly starting wage to $21.65
globalnews.ca/news/8185628/amazon-new-workers-hourly-wage-increase/
October again brings changes for consumers - we have compiled an overview for you!
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FFP2 masks, gas levy, mini-jobs: That changes in October - World news - Reutlinger General-Anzeiger - gea.de
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Chef raised base pay to $18 to $24, said he's not struggling to hire: "The pandemic gave me an opportunity to start with a blank slate and say ...
businessinsider.com/chef-offers-vacation-health-retirement-benefits-and-18-base-pay-2021-9
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Corona rules, minimum wage and WhatsApp: That will change in October: While the mask requirement comes on trains, it falls away on flights. At the same time ...
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Shopping, Hartz IV, contracts: You should know these changes for 2022: Some laws and rules will change in 2022. Many of the innovations can be beneficial for the ...
focus.de/finanzen/recht/regelungen-und-gesetze-einkaufen-steuern-hartz-iv-diese-aenderungen-fuer-2022-sollten-sie-kennen_id_24497986.html
Summer press conference Olaf Scholz: financial scandal unpleasant topic.: Olaf Scholz gives his first summer press conference as chancellor. He remains unexcited ...
augsburger-allgemeine.de/politik/sommerpressekonferenz-olaf-scholz-finanzskandal-unangenehmes-thema-id63602031.html
Minimum wage, short-time work, relocation: You should know these changes in April
focus.de/finanzen/recht/mindestlohn-umzug-autoreifen-diese-aenderungen-im-april-sollten-sie-kennen_id_73530558.html
Petition for $2,000 monthly stimulus checks has 3 million signatures. 'Americans need some certainty,' says restaurateur who started it
cnbc.com/2022/01/10/petition-for-2000-stimulus-checks-reaches-3-million-signatures.html
‘Defer amendments to Employment Act’: PETALING JAYA: The Employment Act amendments scheduled to be introduced on Sept 1 should be put off until businesses are ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/08/20/defer-amendments-to-employment-act
Program of the traffic light parties: These are the most important points in the coalition agreement
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/koalitionsvertrag-der-ampel-parteien-das-sind-die-wichtigsten-punkte-a-19022d29-faad-407a-a839-841ca7d0f728
From minimum wage hikes to a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, these new laws take effect in 2022
cnn.com/2022/01/01/politics/new-laws-in-2022/
What the Conversation Around the "Great Resignation" Leaves Out: You can't talk about labor without talking about care work.
harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a38941844/what-the-conversation-around-the-great-resignation-leaves-out/
Minimum wage, pension, tax return and more - what will change for consumers from July
boerse-online.de/nachrichten/geld-und-vorsorge/mindestlohn-rente-steuererklarung-und-mehr-was-sich-ab-juli-fuer-verbraucher-andert-1031513000
$15 wage becoming a norm as employers struggle to fill jobs: WASHINGTON (AP) — The signs and banners are dotted along suburban commercial strips and hanging in ...
apnews.com/article/business-health-coronavirus-pandemic-minimum-wage-940a6a7530d734242c6f384b751b8033
7 experts explain why it's important to pay fairer wages and how to do it: Wage inequality has risen considerably over recent decades. Seven experts explain ...
weforum.org/agenda/2022/06/seven-experts-explain-how-to-create-fairer-wages/
Tax credit aimed at low- to middle-income workers was expanded amid Covid-19. Who stands to benefit most
cnbc.com/2021/12/08/who-benefits-most-from-expanded-low-middle-income-worker-tax-credit.html
More pension, higher minimum wage, fee-based citizen tests: The minimum wage will be increased and pensioners will also get a plus. Corona tests must be paid for ...
tagesspiegel.de/gesellschaft/panorama/das-aendert-sich-im-juli-mehr-rente-hoeherer-mindestlohn-kostenpflichtige-buergertests/28468910.html
Minimum wage: Bundestag votes for increase to twelve euros from October: On October 1, the statutory minimum wage will rise to twelve euros. The members of the ...
zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2022-06/mindestlohn-bundestag-stimmt-fuer-erhoehung-auf-zwoelf-euro-ab-oktober
Important changes: More pension, more minimum wage and paid coronatests - this is what July brings.
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/service/mehr-rente-mehr-mindestlohn-und-kostenpflichtige-coronatests-das-bringt-der-juli-a-3c321ff3-355a-4965-a7fb-d074698decd5
Minimum wage announcement live: The Fair Work Commission has announced a 5.2 per cent rise in the minimum wage
abc.net.au/news/2022-06-15/fair-work-commission-minimum-wage-live-blog/101153060
Everything that changes in Germany in July 2022: From energy relief measures and an increase in the minimum wage to rules for making it easier to cancel ...
thelocal.de/20220628/everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-july-2022/
Scholz on the shortage of skilled workers: Minimum wage brings an upswing: Scholz on the shortage of skilled workers: Minimum wage brings an upswing
morgenpost.de/berlin/article235603467/Scholz-zu-Fachkraeftemangel-Mindestlohn-bringt-Aufschwung.html
Changes to pensions, tax relief and Hartz IV bonus: From July, almost all citizens beckon more money
fr.de/ratgeber/geld/aenderung-juli-2022-geld-rente-steuer-hartz-iv-bonus-eeg-umlage-arbeitnehmer-mindestlohn-gehalt-zr-91638255.html
Consumer confidence plunges to worst level since peak of pandemic, Westpac survey shows
theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jun/15/consumer-confidence-plunges-to-worst-level-since-peak-of-pandemic-westpac-survey-shows
Corona test, property tax, pension: What changes in July: Millions of property owners have an important deadline to meet - and there's good news for pensioners ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/corona-test-grundsteuer-rente-was-sich-im-juli-aendert-li.241042
Sam's Club CEO: warehouses have had 'full employment' for 3 months: CEO Kathryn McLay told an audience that workers were enticed by the company's $17 ...
businessinsider.com/sams-club-ceo-kathryn-mclay-full-employment-warehouses-labor-shortage-2021-10
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Bundesrat approves special fund for the Bundeswehr: The Federal Council also wants to approve further laws. An overview of minimum wage and pension increase ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/bundeswehr-sondervermoegen-rente-corona-mindestlohn-steuer-1.5600636
Minimum wage: This is how the "state wage" is still to be prevented: The Bundestag decides on the increase of the minimum wage to twelve euros on October 1 ...
welt.de/wirtschaft/article239154229/Mindestlohn-So-soll-der-Staatslohn-noch-verhindert-werden.html
Pension, corona tests, property tax, cancellation button: that's what July brings - Home page - Pforzheimer newspaper
pz-news.de/startseite_artikel,-Rente-Corona-Tests-Grundsteuer-Kuendigungsbutton-Das-bringt-der-Juli-_arid,1722147.html
Billions worth of laws approved: what could change for people: On Friday (June 10), the Federal Council approved numerous laws worth billions ...
hellwegeranzeiger.de/ueberregionales/milliardenschwere-gesetze-abgesegnet-was-sich-fuer-die-menschen-aendern-koennte-w1762777-1000613905/
Billions worth of laws approved: what could change for people: On Friday (June 10), the Federal Council approved numerous laws worth billions ...
ruhrnachrichten.de/ueberregionales/milliardenschwere-gesetze-abgesegnet-was-sich-fuer-die-menschen-aendern-koennte-w1762777-2000550666/
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