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Low-wage workers got big raises during the pandemic. Now that's coming to an end.
The lowest-earners saw their wages skyrocket as employers had to compete for workers. But the polic…
Juliana Kaplan,Madison Hoff
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Companies are paying workers up to 20% less than they're worth because employers hold the power — and the Biden administration wants to change that
A new report from the Department of Treasury finds that things like employers misclassifying worker…
Juliana Kaplan
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Russia's war in Ukraine has sent wages soaring as workers grow scarce and private business competes with the military
Moscow is suffering from a severe worker shortage, with a record 2.3 million workers needed at the …
Jennifer Sor
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A third of US workers make less than $15 an hour, and they're struggling to make ends meet
The author of the Oxfam America report said many workers that were called "heroes" during the pande…
Madison Hoff
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SBI’s core business stays strong despite one-time hit on account of higher wage costs in Q3
India’s largest bank SBI saw its third quarter profits slip by 35.5% as it took a ₹7,100 exceptiona…
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The workers caring for your sick and elderly relatives are demanding Congress pass Democrats' plan that would up wages for 1 million of them: 'They know we deserve it'
"This is not an easy job to have," home care worker Tony Hedgepeth said. "We're caregivers, we're p…
Juliana Kaplan,Ben Winck
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Ditching noncompete clauses would be a win for workers' rights and employees in low-wage jobs
In practice, noncompete agreements force many low-wage workers to stay at jobs when they might want…
Marguerite Ward
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It's a hot job market, unless you're Gen Z
41.3% of recent college graduates were employed in a job that did not require a college degree in D…
Alcynna Lloyd
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Why is it so hard to find a job right now despite low unemployment?
Finding a job is tough for many, despite low unemployment, with employers wary about the economy. T…
Tim Paradis
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A fashion expert is waging a war against men's low-rise pants, trying to get them to embrace the 'controversial' high waist instead
A menswear expert is imploring men to give high-waisted trousers a chance and do away with the low-…
Andrew Lloyd
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California's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers could make burgers and chicken so expensive that people just buy more groceries instead
Diners could be put off from eating out when fast-food prices in California go up in the spring und…
Grace Dean
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A record-high 1 million restaurant and hotel workers quit in November — and it shows the labor shortage might really be a wage shortage
A record number of Americans decided to quit in November, with 1 in 16 leisure and hospitality work…
Juliana Kaplan,Madison Hoff
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Minimum wage workers in 22 states will get a raise at the start of 2024. Here's every state hiking their pay.
Minimum wage workers in New York, Ohio, Maine, and many other states will see pay increases on Janu…
Juliana Kaplan,Madison Hoff
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Minimum-wage workers in Turkey just got a 49% pay rise, but they're probably not that happy about it
Turkey's Labor Minister Vedat Isikhan announced the country's minimum wage will increase 49% to 17,…
Lindsay Dodgson
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A boomer sold all of her belongings, retired early, and moved to Turkey and her expenses are so low that she's able to live 'totally' on her Social Security
"You don't need millions to retire," Debra Crockett said. She found out she could live comfortably …
Ayelet Sheffey
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The next recession might hit the wealthy more — and a 'richcession' could be good news for low-wage workers
WSJ said a "richcession" could be on the way, as the wealthy get hit with layoffs and stock losses.…
Juliana Kaplan,Madison Hoff
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As jobs boomed, wages stayed flat in February — and some low-wage jobs saw pay go down
For months, wages have been skyrocketing up. That seemed to stabilize and moderate a little in Febr…
Juliana Kaplan,Madison Hoff
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Share of women at senior positions in India has seen a drop, reveals WEF report
India ranks 127th out of 149 countries for overall gender parity, according to a report by the Worl…
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The middle class is getting left behind as low earners win higher wages and the richest see their wealth grow
The middle class has been shrinking for 50 years. Stalled wages and low housing affordability aren'…
Jason Lalljee
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I'm a California restaurant operator preparing for the $20-an-hour fast-food wage by trimming hours, eliminating employee vacation, and raising menu prices
A Fatburger franchisee in Los Angeles shares survival strategies as California chains brace for $20…