By The Associated Press, Dec. 1, 2023 MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s president said Friday the country’s minimum wage will rise by 20% in 2024, to the equivalent of about $14.25 per day. About one-third of Mexico’s registered workers report earning the minimum wage, which will amount to about $1.75 per hour starting Jan. 1. In

By Daniel Wiessner, Dec. 1, 2023 Dec 1 (Reuters) – A New York state appeals court has turned away a challenge by Uber Technologies Inc and other companies to New York City’s novel minimum wage law for app-based delivery workers, allowing it to take effect. The Manhattan-based Appellate Division, First Department on Thursday denied appeals

JPMorgan Chase / NOVEMBER 1, 2023 Living on minimum wage can be challenging, especially when trying to save money. Yet, putting money aside for emergencies and large expenses is one of the most critical pieces of creating financial well-being. A few thousand dollars in savings can protect you from going into debt or other consequences,

Aaron Morris / Nov 1 2023 Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert website has estimated that more than 300,000 workers on the lowest wages are being underpaid, after a number of firms were recently exposed for failing to compensate employees fairly. The national minimum wage is the minimum rate per hour that an employer can award a worker to

 Heather Morrison /  Nov. 01, 2023 The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. However, six states have their own minimum wage and will be paying at least $15 per hour for non-tipped employees starting in 2024.Overall, there are 15 states increasing minimum wage in 2024, which is lower than in 2023 when 25 states increased minimum

Sam Abbott / NOVEMBER 1, 2023 The U.S. child care market is plagued by a math problem. Families in the United States are stretched thin, dedicating substantial portions of their household budgets to child care expenses. Yet many child care workers find themselves among the lowest earners in the U.S. labor market.  read me