Closing the Wage Gap
Read more about efforts to reverse income inequality.
New Overtime Pay Regulation in Pennsylvania May Create Obligations for Employers Beyond Federal Requirements
By Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP February 24, 2020 On January 31, 2020, the Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) adopted an amendment promulgated by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) to increase the minimum salary required to avoid overtime compensation for Executive, Administrative and/or Professional (EAP) workers. The new minimum salary
“Fight for $15” rally held in Charleston, Pete Buttigieg marches with demonstrators
By Drew TrippMonday February 24, 2020 CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg was among a large group of demonstrators marching through the streets of Charleston Monday, as part of a “Fight for $15” rally being held in the city. Buttigieg is joining local civil rights activists and current and former fast-food workers,
Spokane chefs hoping for Restaurant Week boost as they battle rising wages
By Taylor Graham Updated February 24, 2020 SPOKANE, Wash. — Inlander Restaurant Week is best known for giving local spots a boost over a ten-day stretch every winter, but restaurant owners say it has the power to impact business well past the end of February. They’re hoping that’s the case again this year as they
Guam business warns over increasing minimum wage
By RNZ February 24, 2020 The Guam Chamber of Commerce has pleaded with the government to delay its minimum wage increase. The chamber sent a letter to the governor, in response to her statements that she would not support legislation to delay the hike. The Pacific Daily News reports the minimum wage is due to
Ed Markey: $15 An Hour Minimum Wage Maybe Isn’t High Enough
By Tom Joyce February 24, 2020, Massachusetts U.S. Senator Ed Markey advocates for a $15-an-hour minimum wage, but what about a $20 an hour? Markey sounded game during a recent interview with New Boston Post. Over the past year, some Democrats have signaled support for a minimum wage higher than $15 an hour. Presidential candidate
Minimum wage rate set to increase
By Newswatch Feb. 24, 2020 The hourly national minimum wage rate is going up by 3.8 percent from Saturday. Read More