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Next Avenue: It’s not just teenagers—millions of workers over 55 earn minimum wage

Low-wage employees late in their work lives have a huge stake in the fight to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to the leading proposal of $15......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 10th, 2021

Why a $15 Minimum Wage Is Both Old Hat and New Fight

The U.S. minimum wage, $7.25 an hour, hasn’t been raised since 2009. But 29 states and the District of Columbia and at least 53 cities and counties have lifted their pay floors above the national mandate. So have a number of corporations includ.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 1st, 2021

How the fight over "hero pay" for grocery workers reveals chain stores" massive corporate greed

Kroger's $2/hour raise for minimum wage workers wa.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 27th, 2021

House Democrats pass Biden"s $1.9 trillion stimulus plan, sending it to the Senate as minimum wage fight looms

The legislation includes a new round of stimulus checks and unemployment aid. Senate Democrats may clash on a minimum wage increase. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is seen during a press conference on January 21, 2021. Justin Sulli.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytFeb 27th, 2021

The High Cost Of Using The Minimum Wage As A Form Of Welfare

The High Cost Of Using The Minimum Wage As A Form Of Welfare .....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytFeb 20th, 2021

Binance, Brock Pierce Donate $1M to Puerto Rico’s COVID-19 Fight

Brock Pierce’s nonprofit and Binance say they are buying $1 million in personal protective equipment to help fight coronavirus in Puerto Rico......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskApr 30th, 2020

Wells Fargo to raise its minimum wage. Here"s what it means for Houston workers

Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC) will raise its minimum wage for hourly workers to a range of $15 to $20 per hour, depending on where the job is based, the financial giant said March 4. Employees in high-cost markets such as San Francisco and New York wil.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 6th, 2020

Wells Fargo to raise its minimum wage for workers nationwide

Wells Fargo said Wednesday that it will raise the minimum wage for its hourly workers to a range of $15 to $20 per hour, based on where the job is based. The bank said employees in high-cost markets such as San Francisco and New York will earn $20. Wo.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 5th, 2020

Key Words: California prep hoops game turns ugly when crowd erupts in xenophobic taunt

Fans from Righetti High, which lost the game 74-57, reportedly directed the taunt at St. Joseph’s team, which includes one player from France and three from Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 12th, 2020

Microsoft went to court, lobbied Congress and changed the law, all to fight back against an IRS investigation into the billions of tax-free profits it had shifted to Puerto Rico for years (MSFT)

Yana Paskova/Getty Images Microsoft ha.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 23rd, 2020

Families fight against law giving their au pairs minimum wage

A group of families in Massachusetts is fighting a recent court ruling that found that au pairs should be treated as employees entitled to minimum wage......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsJan 6th, 2020

Hurricane Dorian Sending Logistics Teams Into High Gear

Hurricane Dorian is north of Puerto Rico, moving over the warm open waters of the western Atlantic as a Category 1 hurricane. Maximum sustained winds are at 85 mph, but Dorian could increase in strength and size over the next few days. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaAug 29th, 2019

America"s highest minimum wage sparks a fight in California

The San Francisco su.....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJul 24th, 2019

America"s highest minimum wage sparks a fight in California

The San Francisco su.....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJul 24th, 2019

Democrats back bill to raise minimum wage to $15, foreshadowing 2020 election fight

House Democrats on Thursday passed a bill to double the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, highlighting a big breach between the two parties ahead of what’s shaping up to be one of the most bitterly contested presidential elections in U.S. history......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJul 18th, 2019

Seen as pro-business, France"s Macron tacks left at UN body

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an EU-wide minimum wage and a stepped-up fight against inequality, in what represents a return to his left-leaning political roots as critics paint him as overly pro-business......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsJun 11th, 2019

The Fight for $15 Minimum Wage Is Hurting the Restaurant Industry

As pay rates rise, restaurants are cutting hours and jobs to compensate......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsMay 22nd, 2019

Lyft loses minimum wage court fight in New York City

A New York City Supreme Court judge this week ruled against Lyft Inc. in its challenge of the city's minimum-wage rule for drivers. On Wednesday, the judge ruled against the ride-hailing company (Nasdaq: LYFT) and in favor of the city and its Taxi .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 2nd, 2019

Big businesses give up fight over higher minimum wage

McDonalds, Amazon and Bank of America recently came around to higher wages, and small companies are now left to lobby alone......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralApr 17th, 2019

Big businesses give up fight over higher minimum wage

McDonalds, Amazon and Bank of America recently came around to higher wages, and small companies are now left to lobby alone......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralApr 17th, 2019