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Pret A Manger’s Co-Founder Returns in Boardroom Shake-up: Pret A Manger is shaking up its board and bringing back its co-founder to help guide the UK ...
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Our aging and low-income workforce needs a broader tax break: The earned income tax credit is a policy proven to boost economic stability for low-income workers ...
thehill.com/opinion/finance/4600577-our-aging-and-low-income-workforce-needs-a-broader-tax-break/
House progressives unveil 2025 agenda : The Congressional Progressive Caucus will continue to focus on increasing the minimum wage and lowering the cost of ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4602795-house-progressives-2025-agenda/
Pret founder's shock after he discovers he has a secret 19-year-old daughter: Julian Metcalfe, who co-founded sandwich chain Pret in 1984, was given the ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/pret-founders-shock-after-discovers-32642122
Fast-food businesses hiking prices because of higher minimum wage sound like Gordon Gekko
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/04/24/california-minimum-wage-restaurants-fast-food-raise-prices/73332922007/
Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to keep prices down as Calif. fast food industry, prices slammed by minimum wage hike
nypost.com/2024/04/11/business/in-n-out-president-lynsi-snyder-went-toe-to-toe-to-keep-menu-prices-down/
TJ Maxx applicant in disbelief after learning of $12 minimum wage: 'Not taking that f--king job'
nypost.com/2024/04/16/lifestyle/job-applicant-refuses-tj-maxx-post-after-learning-of-12-an-hour-pay-not-taking-that-f-king-job/
Major Burger King California franchisee adding order kiosks over $20 wage: The franchisee, who owns about 180 fast-food restaurants in California ...
businessinsider.com/california-fast-food-minimum-wage-order-kiosks-burger-king-popeyes-2024-4
Quick Glance: Major Burger King California Franchisee Introduces Order Kiosks Due to $20 Wage Impact
- Harsh Ghai stated in an early April interview that 25% of his restaurants already have kiosks, with the remaining 75% set to be equipped within the next 30 to 60 days.
- The new minimum wage for limited-service restaurant chains with at least 60 nationwide locations took effect on April 1, standing 25% higher than California's general minimum wage of $16 per hour.
- Ghai plans to offset the higher labor costs by implementing measures such as reducing work hours, introducing kiosks, and halting the development of new restaurants.
- Fast-food chains are accelerating the deployment of order kiosks in US locations to cut labor costs, with the introduction becoming more pressing due to California's new $20 minimum wage.
How California fast food restaurants raised menu prices in response to $20 minimum wage
nypost.com/2024/04/16/business/california-fast-food-restaurants-raised-prices-due-to-minimum-wage/
Pret a Manger launches new Spring menu with returning fan favourite: Pret a Manger has launched its Spring menu and it includes a number of new items as well as ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/uk-news/pret-manger-launches-new-spring-29033837
California McDonald's franchisee responds to new fast-food worker wages: Restaurant owners have been looking for ways to offset the bigger paychecks ...
businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-franchisee-on-raising-prices-to-cover-california-minimum-wage-2024-4
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Quick Glance: California McDonald's franchisee responds to new wage requirements
- A McDonald's franchisee raised prices in response to California's new fast-food worker wage requirements.
- "I can't charge $20 for a Happy Meal," expressed the franchisee, concerned about retaining customers, in an interview with CNN.
- Restaurant owners are exploring strategies to mitigate the impact of the increased wages.
A Renter’s Tax Credit Would Help People Like Me Stay in Our Homes: With a Renter’s Tax Credit, renters who pay more than 30% of our paychecks on housing would ...
otherwords.org/rents-are-unaffordable-nationwide-a-renters-tax-credit-would-help/
Gov. Newsom and California show why liberals can't be trusted with the economy: It was only a matter of time before California's economy reacted to failed tax ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/17/california-minimum-wage-gavin-newsom-economic-failure/73337780007/
Never mind queueing for croissants — now biggest lines lead to salads: Customers are willing to wait up to half an hour at the Salad Project in London
thetimes.co.uk/article/never-mind-queueing-for-croissants-now-biggest-lines-lead-to-salads-zqc6cnbjc
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California just hiked minimum wage for fast food workers. Some restaurants are replacing them with kiosks
cnn.com/2024/04/11/business/california-minimum-wage-fast-food-kiosks/
17 Things That Rich People Completely Ruined For Poor People: "My parents immigrated in the early '90s. Five years later, they bought their first house ...
huffpost.com/entry/things-rich-people-ruined-for-poor-people_l_66102161e4b04fa3961485b9
Google scraps minimum wage, benefits rules for suppliers and staffing firms: Alphabet Inc's Google on Friday (April 19) said it will roll back requirements ...
asiaone.com/money/google-scraps-minimum-wage-benefits-rules-suppliers-and-staffing-firms
Quick Glance: Google to Remove Minimum Wage and Benefits Rules for Suppliers and Staffing Firms
- Alphabet Inc's Google will roll back requirements for U.S. suppliers and staffing firms to pay their employees at least $15 an hour and provide health insurance and other benefits.
- These updates are designed to comply with shifting U.S. and global labor regulations related to contingent workers.
- The company is committed to ensuring vendors and staffing firms prioritize safe working conditions and compliance with legal standards.
- This decision follows the U.S. National Labor Relations Board's ruling that Google is considered a 'joint employer' of workers from staffing firm Cognizant Technology Solutions.
$25 McDonald's bundle in viral video draws blame for California minimum wage hike
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/04/11/mcdonalds-25-bundle-california-minimum-wage-increase/73283035007/
In-N-Out makes price pledge with California minimum wage law, as others raise rates, slash staff
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/04/12/in-n-out-holds-prices-california-fast-food-minimum-wage/73306980007/
The Columbia protester diet: Anti-Israel students munch on Pret sandwiches, pricey nuts and sip Dunkin'
nypost.com/2024/04/24/us-news/columbia-university-protesters-delivered-luxurious-meal-after-extention/
Chipotle says its Autocado robots are coming soon: The fast food chain also said during its first-quarter earnings call that it raised prices by 7% in California ...
qz.com/chipotle-autocado-sales-1851433565
Quick Glance: Chipotle lifts annual sales forecast despite uncertainties
- Chipotle raised its full-year sales forecast due to resilient demand for burritos and rice bowls despite higher menu prices.
- The company anticipates mid-to-high-single digit percentage growth in comparable restaurant sales for 2024.
- Chipotle implemented price hikes to protect its profit margin from increased ingredient costs like beef and avocados.
- Chipotle's adjusted profit in the first quarter came in at $13.37 per share, surpassing estimates of $11.68.
Exclusive: New Alec Baldwin Video Sheds Light on Clash With Protester: Alec Baldwin was repeatedly being urged to say "Free Palestine" during a confrontation in ...
newsweek.com/alec-baldwin-crackhead-barney-protestor-israel-hamas-exclusive-video-1893300
Quick Glance: Alec Baldwin Confronted over Halyna Hutchins' Death
- Alec Baldwin smacked a woman's phone away after she repeatedly asked him to say 'free Palestine' and taunted him about Halyna Hutchins' death in a coffee shop confrontation.
- Following a fatal incident on the Rust set in October 2021, the 66-year-old is now facing charges of involuntary manslaughter.
- He waved her out of the coffee shop, but the woman persisted: 'Please say it, one time. Free Palestine, f*** Zionism, f*** Israel.'
Feds to require more staff in nursing homes. Most in St. Louis area don't meet the bar.
stltoday.com/news/local/business/feds-to-require-more-staff-in-nursing-homes-most-in-st-louis-area-dont-meet/article_d25f0b72-00b9-11ef-ac5f-af09878ffb06.html
Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
- The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.
- The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.
- Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.
- The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
Changes for consumers in May: minimum wage, bio-diesel, fines, AI: May not only brings with it many holidays, but also some changes for consumers ...
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‘Pay day every day’ may become Shangri-La Group, BPOs’ secret to happy employees: The Shangri-La Group is the first hotel chain in the Philippines to offer the ...
rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/pay-day-every-day-shangri-la-group-bpo-secret-happy-employees/
Cafe is perfect spot to finish walk in Manchester's 'gem' of a country park: It's an ideal pit stop for families and their four-legged friends
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/dog-friendly-cafe-perfect-spot-29020178
California's quest for America’s highest wage could be victim of past wins: The Golden State has boosted fast food and health care pay. A minimum wage is tougher ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/12/minimum-wage-california-00151870
Martin Lewis' MSE reveals eight ways 365,000 people are being underpaid: As Brits continue to struggle through a cost-of-living crisis, MoneySavingExpert Martin ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/24/martin-lewis-mse-reveals-eight-ways-365-000-people-underpaid-20709312/
Anger over commission: Klingbeil calls for higher minimum wage: 41 cents this year and a further 41 cents from 2025: After a long dispute and a blockade by ...
n-tv.de/politik/Klingbeil-fordert-hoeheren-Mindestlohn-article24902277.html
Naughty knitted figures with full frontal nudity spark cafe controversy: Bits put on display but have since been covered up
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/naughty-knitted-figures-full-frontal-9239604
EPA WANTS MINIMUM WAGES ACT AMENDED: One union is calling for the urgent amendment to Security Industry Sectorial Order within the Minimum Wages Act.
tv6tnt.com/news/7pmnews/epa-wants-minimum-wages-act-amended/article_421a7fe2-02a8-11ef-abad-e77bed599b2c.html
Leicestershire's best family-friendly cafés and restaurants: Leicestershire is home to plenty of family-friendly cafés and restaurants
leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/what-best-family-friendly-caf-9213744
Labour decries non-completion of minimum wage negotiations: The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, on Thursday, frowned at the non-completion of negotiations on a ...
punchng.com/labour-decries-non-completion-of-minimum-wage-negotiations/
Meet the Bromham teenager who is one of Britain's youngest business owners: Chloe, 18, is often mistaken for staff rather than the boss
bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/people/meet-the-bromham-teenager-who-is-one-of-britains-youngest-business-owners-4604679
Lagos workers earn minimum of N70,000 since January – Sanwo-Olu: The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that workers have been enjoying ...
punchng.com/lagos-workers-now-earn-minimum-of-n70000-since-january-sanwo-olu/
California Burger King franchisee to expedite self-serve kiosks rollout over $20 wage law
nypost.com/2024/04/12/business/california-burger-king-franchisee-to-expedite-self-serve-kiosks-rollout/
Liverpool's 'hidden gem’ café that foodies travel miles to eat at: A much loved restaurant in Liverpool is celebrating its five-year anniversary
liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/liverpools-hidden-gem-caf-foodies-29057446
Costco's quirky rule means the new CFO won't get a parking spot at HQ: The selection process for company parking spots prizes tenure over seniority.
businessinsider.com/costco-quirky-culture-new-cfo-denied-reserved-parking-spot-hq-2024-4
How Pret ate itself: How bad would it be if Royal Mail’s parent company, International Distributions Services (IDS), were to be taken over by the Czech ...
spectator.co.uk/article/how-pret-ate-itself/
Men found in Pontypool café with cannabis plants worth £197k: Men found in Pontypool town centre café with cannabis plants worth £197,000
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24276064.men-found-pontypool-cafe-cannabis-plants-worth-197k/
Kinsale cafe lease a tasty offering as Food U owner hangs up her apron: After ten years at the Kinsale hotspot, career caterer Úna Crosbie has decided to slow ...
irishexaminer.com/property/commercial/arid-41381836.html
TikTok star aiming to create a Newbury café in 30 days using only £300: A social media influencer is turning a vacant retail unit in the Kennet Centre into a ...
newburytoday.co.uk/news/tiktok-star-aiming-to-create-a-newbury-caf-in-30-days-using-9363083/
Employers are using zero-hours contracts to cut wage bills, study finds: Research by Resolution Foundation will increase calls for reform of UK workers’ rights
ft.com/content/e2df1647-3789-426c-9a38-db7a3c12b7d3
Shepton Mallet nude knitted dolls for charity split opinions: A charity window display at The Hive in Shepton Mallet featuring knitted dolls with their genitals ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24275165.shepton-mallet-nude-knitted-dolls-charity-split-opinions/
Maine governor vetoes bill to create a minimum wage for agricultural workers: Maine’s Democratic governor has vetoed a bill to establish a minimum hourly wage ...
apnews.com/article/maine-farmer-minimum-wage-veto-d6a038bb0d4d82ba31b03db6690f3c90
P&O Ferries seafarers told they will benefit from new French pay rules: Rivals had feared P&O could challenge legislation closing loopholes that allowed low ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/22/p-and-o-ferries-new-french-pay-rules
Should you tip? Heck yeah! Should you have to? No | Commentary: Maxwell: The rise of controversial 'service charges' at Orlando restaurants prompts ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/23/tipping-vs-service-charges-restaurants-orlando-maxwell/
Plans for café at former funeral director in Christchurch: PLANS have been lodged for a new café to fill a vacant unit in Christchurch.
bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24268823.plans-cafe-former-funeral-director-christchurch/
MPs renew push for minimum wage: Social protection includes policies and programmes aiming at preventing or protecting people from vulnerability ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/mps-renew-push-for-minimum-wage-4600276
Soaring gas prices hit $7.29 a gallon in California town: 'Above the federal hourly minimum wage'
nypost.com/2024/04/22/business/soaring-gas-prices-sock-california-drivers-above-the-federal-hourly-minimum-wage/
Four-cylinder Fury: A Honda Hornet café racer from France: On paper, the late-2000s Honda CB600F Hornet is a great bike; a lively four-cylinder middleweight ...
bikeexif.com/honda-hornet-cafe-racer
EastEnders star Ben Hardy visits Creates café Monmouth: Eastenders actor Ben Hardy became the latest celebrity to visit a popular Monmouth café this month.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24269463.eastenders-star-ben-hardy-visits-creates-cafe-monmouth/
Record High Wages Amidst Economic Challenges: Record-high wages in Poland's corporate sector amid economic challenges. Resilient labor market and industrial ...
polanddaily24.com/record-high-wages-amidst-economic-challenges/business-tech/40586
McDonald's Just Made a Bittersweet Announcement, and It's the Start of a New Era: Funny how the world works sometimes, isn't it?
inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/mcdonalds-just-made-a-bittersweet-announcement-its-start-of-a-brand-new-era.html
California’s fast food prices rose 7% before new $20 wage, No. 1 jump in US: California full-service restaurants raised prices by 3.3% in six months ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/18/californias-fast-food-prices-rose-7-before-new-20-wage-no-1-jump-in-us/
Ron DeSantis: High School coaches need a pay raise: Florida governor Ron DeSantis says his state's high school coaches should be paid more ...
usatodayhss.com/2024/ron-desantis-favors-pay-raise-high-school-coaches
Solon seeks urgency on proposed legislated wage hike: More than a week before Labor Day, a lawmaker called on his fellow legislators at the House of ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/22/solon-seeks-urgency-on-proposed-legislated-wage-hike-1628
The fried chicken is in New York. The cashier is in the Philippines.: The workers, all based in the Philippines and projected onto flat-screen monitors via Zoom ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/22/the-fried-chicken-is-in-new-york-the-cashier-is-in-the-philippines
New cafe could be built in 'underused' space beside Chelmsford shopping centre: Bond Street developers Aquila says the area has historically been under used
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/new-cafe-could-built-underused-9231333
Moreno doesn't think the minimum wage should be a living wage. Tell that to workers.
dispatch.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/04/20/bernie-moreno-minimum-wage-amendment-ohio/73372698007/
Squatters 'served legal papers' after taking over Gordon Ramsay's pub: The squatters say they have been given legal papers after setting up a community café in ...
mylondon.news/whats-on/whats-on-news/squatters-community-cafe-ramsay-pub-29009852
Are restaurant service charges a tipping point for change?: In growing numbers, mandatory fees are showing up on restaurant checks. What are they? And what does ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/21/restaurant-service-charges-fees-tipping-controversy/
SPD Saxony - Minister of Social Affairs Köpping: "Many people are tired": The SPD Saxony is facing a difficult election, polls put the party at six percent ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100386752/spd-sachsen-sozialministerin-koepping-viele-menschen-sind-muede-.html
Instacart is adding miles to Seattle deliveries due to the gig pay law: Instacart is adding miles to some Seattle deliveries to avoid stores within city limits — ...
businessinsider.com/instacart-adding-miles-to-seattle-deliveries-gig-work-pay-law-2024-4
California’s fast food prices rose 7% before new $20 wage, No. 1 jump in US: California full-service restaurants raised prices by 3.3% in six months ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/18/californias-fast-food-prices-rose-7-before-new-20-wage-no-1-jump-in-us/
Southbourne's Syd's Slaps is Echo'sTrader of the Week: Ricky Knowlton, 58 owns Syds Slaps, a café located in the heart of Southbourne.
bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24262977.southbournes-syds-slaps-echostrader-week/
Why au pairs might become a thing of the past: The latest Under The Radar,/under-the-radars,,under-the-radars, breaking news, comment, reviews and features from ...
theweek.com/business/jobs/why-au-pairs-might-become-a-thing-of-the-past
Six things you need to know about salaries in Austria: Austria is a great country to live and work in, and the government is currently looking for skilled ...
thelocal.at/20230329/six-things-you-need-to-know-about-salaries-in-austria
Turkish labor minister rules out second minimum wage hike in 2024: Turkish Labor and Social Security Minister Vedat Işıkhan has ruled out the second minimum wage ...
duvarenglish.com/turkish-labor-minister-rules-out-second-minimum-wage-hike-in-2024-news-64217
Popular Plymouth café and bar set to reopen: The stunning bar and venue overlooks the coast and is a favourite with diners
plymouthherald.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/popular-plymouth-restaurant-reopening-after-9231683
Over 200 restaurants have closed this year costing the economy €288m: Restaurants Association of Ireland says 212 restaurants, cafés, and other food-led ...
irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41374915.html
Ships docked, trains halted as striking Greek workers protest over rising costs
reuters.com/world/europe/ships-docked-trains-halted-greek-workers-strike-over-rising-costs-2024-04-17/
Celebrity chef Adam Reid opens refurbished Pennine Mencap kitchen: Pennine Mencap, a leading Oldham charity dedicated to supporting individuals with learning ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/155894/celebrity-chef-adam-reid-opens-refurbished-pennine-mencap-kitchen
Argentine senators double their salaries in two-minute vote: Milei lambasted them, although one lawmaker from his party co-signed the resolution
buenosairesherald.com/politics/argentine-senators-double-their-salaries-in-two-minute-vote
Strawberry season starts soon - and how much do they cost?: The first red strawberries are expected to be picked in the north at the end of April and beginning ...
abendblatt.de/hamburg/wirtschaft/article242132720/Saison-fuer-Erdbeeren-startet-bald-und-was-kosten-sie.html
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Does Spain accept savings for the digital nomad visa if earnings aren't enough?: One of the main questions applicants for Spain's digital nomad visa have is ...
thelocal.es/20240419/does-spain-accept-savings-for-the-digital-nomad-visa-if-earnings-arent-enough
Five things to know about wages in Norway: Norway is a great country to live and work in, and many point to the high salaries as a major pull factor ...
thelocal.no/20240419/five-things-to-know-about-wages-in-norway
Are taxes going up or down?: The government talks about taxes coming down but other talk about them going up. Who is right?
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Changes in May 2024: Ticket tax, minimum wage and bio-diesel - an overview: From May 2024, things will be different in Germany. From flight ticket prices to ...
infranken.de/deutschland/aenderungen-im-mai-2024-ticketsteuer-mindestlohn-und-bio-diesel-ein-ueberblick-art-5859093
How California’s Huge Raises for Fast-Food Workers Will Ripple Across Industries: Michaela Mendelsohn, who owns six El Pollo Loco locations serving grilled ...
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Quick Glance: California's New Minimum Wage Law Impacting Various Sectors
- California's recent law enforcing a $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers has set off a series of reactions.
- There are already cascading effects reaching from custodians to hotel housekeepers and also impacting higher-earning employees in the fast-food industry.
- Approximately 5 million low-wage workers in the state may also receive salary increases, affecting around 3% of the entire US workforce.
- The potential repercussions could have a significant impact on a national labor cost index and potentially influence the Federal Reserve's decisions on interest rate cuts.
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