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Edinburgh Fringe hit with spate of ‘exploitative’ job adverts ahead of festival

Exclusive: Interns are offered as little as a £200 ‘token payment’ in exchange for working the entire month

The Independent UK

Is the Federal Property & Administrative Services Act Unconstitutional?

In an interesting dissent, Judge Allison Eid argues it violates existing nondelegation doctrine precedent.

Reason

Thailand To Raise Daily Minimum Wage To 400 Baht

Thailand to raise daily minimum wage to 400 baht in October to improve living standards and address income inequality.

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Minneapolis Is About To Kill Ride-Sharing

Chasing Seattle's shadow, Minneapolis' new ride-share wage law threatens to derail the gig economy.

Reason

Which cities & states have the highest minimum wages in 2024?

The highest applicable minimum wage (local, state, and federal) in any given area takes precedence, so where someone works can have a major impact on how much they are paid. These are the cities and states with the highest minimums in the country.

The Street

Dispelling the Stereotypes About California’s Low-Wage Workers

Contrary to common beliefs, many Californians in low-wage jobs are in the later stages of their work lives. They also play a crucial role in taking care of the state’s aging population.

Capital & Main

California fast-food workers’ minimum wage win stirs up old economic debate

Business groups claim hard-fought $20 hourly wage victory will cause reduced hours, layoffs and price hikes – critics say otherwise

The Guardian - US

Californians clash over minimum wage law

AB 1228 went into effect on April 1, much to the dismay of business owners and Republican critics

Salon

Economist Michael Reich on Why California Fast-Food Wages Can Rise Without Job Losses and Higher Prices

A tight labor market and local minimum wages that are already close to the new $20 minimum are among the reasons.

Capital & Main

Impact Of California's Minimum Wage Increase On School Cafeterias

California's new minimum wage impacts school food service recruitment and retention amidst increased demand for meals.

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Capital & Main

No, the New Minimum Wage Won’t Wreck the Fast Food Industry or the Economy

Studies have repeatedly shown wage increases bring few job cuts and boost local economies.

International Business Times

What A $20 Minimum Wage Will Do To California's Fast Food Industry And Poverty Problem

A $20 minimum wage that went into effect this week will squeeze the California fast-food industry, but it won't solve the poverty problem of the country's most populous state.

The Guardian - UK

The doomsters were wrong about the minimum wage. They’re wrong about Labour’s new deal for workers, too

This is a policy that could make a radical difference – as long as it’s not watered down like the green prosperity plan, says the Guardian’s economics editor Larry Elliott

Latin Times

How Much Does Joe Biden Earn Compared to Latin American Presidents? Here's the Ranking

Uruguay's president has the highest salary in the region, but it's still a little over half of what Biden earns every month as head of state

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Kiplinger

Is California’s Minimum Wage Increase a Way to Collect More Taxes?

The California minimum wage increase for fast food workers could boost paychecks — and the state’s budget.

Kiplinger

Minimum Wage Is Now $20 an Hour for California Fast Food Workers

The new minimum wage for fast food workers in California took effect on April 1.

The Guardian - AU

Business wants pay rises for Australia’s lowest paid workers limited to 2% – but what about executives?

Average pay of top bosses has increased from 17 times average earnings in early 90s to about 55 times now. What about those on minimum wage?

International Business Times

California Fast Food Workers Get $20 Hourly Minimum

The minimum wage for many fast food workers in California rose to $20 per hour on Monday, sparking joy for employees but warnings of likely price increases in the state which already faces a high cost of living.

The Guardian - UK

Rise in UK minimum wage leaves millions short of real living wage

Lowest-paid will be £1,000 short of the figure paid by some employers to reflect actual household costs

WEKU

Half a million California workers will get $20 minimum wage, starting today

It's a big win for cooks, cashiers and other fast-food employees, among the least paid in the workforce. Restaurant owners and franchisees warn of higher prices and cuts to workers' hours.

Latin Times

Starting Monday, Fast Food Workers In California To Get Minimum Wage Of $20 Per Hour

The law was passed by Democrats in the state Legislature last year, acknowledging the considerable number of the over 500,000 fast-food workers.

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