The Latest Breaking News from Minimum Wage

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that the country's minimum wage must rise in line with its economic growth, after the government approved a 7.43% year-on-year increase in monthly wages to 1,302 reais ($253.59).

The ever-expanding gig economy has brought with it the rise of the independent contractor, from delivery drivers to personal shoppers and dog walkers. Compared to traditional employees, independent contractors are classified as self-employed and do not benefit from a minimum wage, paid time off, or other protections. This kind of…

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The minimum rates are currently €7.91 an hour for under 18s, €9.04 an hour for 18-year-olds, and €10.17 for 19-year-olds.

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Workers in Bangkok who live from hand to mouth have decided to return to their hometowns as the cost of living in the capital becomes unaffordable.

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Workers earning minimum wage in 23 states and the District of Columbia got a raise over the New Year's holiday, according to the Economic Policy Institute.

Most who get paid the minimum rate will get a rise of 9.7% from April 2023, that works out as a £150 a month extra for a full time worker aged over 23