As expected, a majority in the Senate voted against an additional 1.2 percent increase in the minimum wage on Tuesday. The BBB announced last week that it would vote against the law that regulated the increase, making it clear there would be no majority support.
California restaurant owners, including CEO of one of the largest El Pollo Loco franchises, explain how the new minimum wage is hurting business.
MPA and CPWB chairperson writes to Punjab home secretary, seeking support
California's New Minimum Wage: A Cure That Exacerbates The Sickness Via SchiffGold.com, The solution to a problem shouldn’t make the problem worse. But apparently, California’s policy makers missed that memo. On April 1st, the state instituted a $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, the highest in the US. With California’s absurdly high cost of living, the policy appeared to make life more manageable for low-income residents. Unfortunately, as the adage goes, “If it sounds...
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has explained the reasons behind the increase in the minimum wage for workers in the state from N40,000 to N70,000.
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has approved a new minimum wage
(The Center Square) – The Service Employees International Union is touting a tentative five-year labor agreement with the Chicago Park District. A statement from SEIU Local 73 said the deal, pending ratification, includes unprecedented wage increases and improvements to working conditions. Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski said the SEIU and the Chicago Teachers Union are in a favorable position with Brandon Johnson as mayor. “The SEIU is not dumb....
A law calling for a $20 minimum wage has led to brutal backlash as customers opt out of ordering delivery in Seattle, Washington.The Seattle City Council is in the middle of deciding whether to pass a new law that would adjust its prior PayUp bill that went into effect in 2022.The PayUp law enforced a minimum wage for gig workers, which includes delivery drivers for local restaurants and platforms like Uber Eats and DoorDash. Under PayUp, delivery drivers made $26 per hour before accounting for...
Morocco’s Education Ministry announced on Tuesday that the first installment of the MAD 750 ($73) monthly salary increase for teachers will be disbursed in the April salaries.
MSPs increase the cost of alcohol but opinions remain split over the policy's effectiveness.
(The Center Square) – With one of the highest minimum wages in the country, the city of Denver is looking to give subpoena power to its auditor so it can go after businesses for what it has deemed "wage theft." The city of Denver's auditor is the only elected official without subpoena power. The city stated that sometimes employers refuse to provide information necessary for investigators to enforce the city's minimum wage and prevailing wage laws. The city wants to give the...
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council has begun discussions on a proposed bill that would amend the city’s App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance. The bill, sponsored by Seattle City Councilmember Sara Nelson, attempts to reduce labor costs for network companies, while still guaranteeing a minimum earnings standard for app-based workers. Council Bill 120775 would remove minimum wage adjustments, reduce the per-mile rate, and remove the mileage factor...