By Kellen Browning May 21, 2023 The Minnesota Senate passed a bill on Sunday that would guarantee drivers for Uber and Lyft a minimum wage and other benefits, sending the measure to Gov. Tim Walz. Read More

Fortesa Latifi, May 23, 2023 This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a service worker at a craft bar in Illinois. They asked not to be named to protect their job, but their employment has been confirmed by Insider. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity. Read More

Ride-share companies oppose the bill and are urging the Minnesota governor to veto it. Backers say it’s crucial to provide a living wage and basic employee protections. Read More

By Larry Block May 12, 2023 West Hollywood’s minimum wage ordinance, adopted on November 15, 2021, applied the minimum wage that was adopted for hotel workers to all employees within the City of West Hollywood. However, it has led to many business closures, including one outspoken business owner of the Chop Stop ETVUD. When the

By Tonya R. Foley and Charles R. Bacharach May 11 2023 Minimum Wage Increase to $15 Effective January 1, 2024 In 2019 Maryland passed legislation that would gradually increase the minimum wage from $11.00 per hour to $15 per hour by January 1, 2025.  During the 2023 General Assembly session, the legislature passed the Fair

By Bruce Mikells May 12, 2023 Louisiana workers who are hoping to see an increase in their compensation for jobs well done still have a glimmer of hope that maybe, just maybe that compensation will be increasing. Earlier this week we told you the story of legislation in the Louisiana House that would raise the