Closing The Wage Gap
Read more about efforts to reverse income inequality.
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April 1, 2020
How businesses could emerge better after COVID-19, according to B Lab
“This is an opportunity for us to focus on both how business and government play a role in building a more resilient economic system for the next crisis.” By Adele Peters | March 30, 2020 As the coronavirus crisis and the ...more -
April 1, 2020
Culture Shock: Low-income minorities are facing many new problems during this pandemic
By Colbi Edmonds | March 30, 2020 The coronavirus is disrupting everyone’s lives, but it is particularly devastating for the low-income minority cohort. I’m not sure that the government is doing enough. Minorities “are more ...more -
April 1, 2020
Coronavirus layoffs: Macy’s, Kohl’s furlough store workers, other employees
Hundreds of workers being furloughed by department store giants Kohl’s and Macy’s By GEORGE AVALOS | March 31, 2020 SAN JOSE — Macy’s and Kohl’s disclosed plans on Monday for companywide furloughs, including their departm...more -
April 1, 2020
New Minimum Wage Legislation Will Strengthen Virginia’s Families & Economy
By Lowkell | March 30, 2020 From the Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis: New Minimum Wage Legislation Will Strengthen Virginia’s Families & Economy Nearly 800,000 people will benefit, including essential workers during ...more -
March 30, 2020
Millions to get £930 a year pay rise this week as Minimum Wage goes up
By Alice Grahns March 30, 2020 The 6.2 per cent increase represents the biggest cash rise ever since the Minimum Wage came into force in 1999. Younger workers will also get wage boosts of between 4.6 and 6.5 per cent, with the ...more -
March 30, 2020
NRL players want guaranteed super funds
By Matt Encarnacion March 30, 2020 Disappointed NRL players have demanded the league guarantee retirement funds following revelations it withheld $10 million super payments in the last two years. The players' union will again meet ...more -
March 30, 2020
Zimbabwe minimum wage set at equivalent of US$100
By Staff Reporter The Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare has set the minimum wage for all employees at the equivalent of US$100 except for agriculture and domestic employees. According to Statutory Instrument 81 of ...more -
March 30, 2020
Amid shades of Great Recession, day laborers struggle to find work amid coronavirus
By Ruben Vives March 30, 2020 Gabriel Reyes was $600 short of his $1,800 monthly rent and April was around the corner. The day laborer was so desperate for a job he created a cardboard sign that listed his welding skills and cellph...more -
March 30, 2020
Economist's Advice for Waiters and Tipped Workers: Submit Unemployment Claims Now
By Stephania Jimenez March 27, 2020 Waiters and waitresses are among the lowest-paid workers in the United States. And times are getting harder for them during the coronavirus pandemic. “I’m concerned they may be hurting the ...more -
March 30, 2020
Government confirms minimum wage increase to go ahead on April 1
By Peter Lazenby March 27, 2020 AN INCREASE in the minimum wage will go ahead on April 1, the government confirmed today – despite a think tank’s opposition to the measure in the light of the coronavirus outbreak. The ...more
