Closing the Wage Gap
Read more about efforts to reverse income inequality.
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 ensuing economic fallout grows, many companies shifted their policies—in some cases, giving low-wage hourly
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 likely to experience multidimensional poverty” than someone who is white, according to the American Psychological Association. So during a crisis
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 department stores, a move that seems certain to worsen the forbidding economic woes linked to the coronavirus. Macy’s and Kohl’s have
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 COVID-19 In the 2020 session, the General Assembly passed historic legislation to increase the minimum wage in Virginia for the first time in
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 rate for 21-24 year olds going up by 6.5 per cent from £7.70
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 with the governing body on Tuesday as it attempts to broker a financial plan during the competition shutdown. Players are