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US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Caregivers for the elderly could lose wage protections under Trump proposal

Proposed rescission of the 2013 rule would remove federal minimum wage and overtime protections for over three million in-home caregivers.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | The fair wage' that will empty Manhattan's restaurants amNewYork

Eliminating the tip credit risks job losses and reduced pay by forcing a flat-wage model that raises employer costs and caps tipped workers' earning potential.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Billionaires demand more babies but make parenthood unaffordable

Low birthrates stem from economic pressures: low wages, long work hours, high living costs, and policy choices that prioritize capital over family support.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Letters: GOP chairman's anger for workers misdirected

California requires full state minimum wage for tipped workers; GOP lawmakers opposed recent wage increases, and the ICE officer's fatal shooting raises questions about justification and policy compliance.
#minimum-wage
fromTruthout
1 month ago
US politics

68 Cities, Counties, and States Will Increase Their Minimum Wage on January 1

The Trump administration and GOP resistance have kept the federal minimum wage at $7.25, eroding its real value while opposing wage increases and labor protections.
fromTruthout
9 months ago
US politics

Trump Quietly Took Away a Living Wage From Thousands of Federal Workers

Trump's rescind of Biden's wage increase impacts low-income federal contractors, potentially lowering wages for thousands.
US politics
fromTruthout
9 months ago

Trump Quietly Took Away a Living Wage From Thousands of Federal Workers

Trump's rescind of Biden's wage increase impacts low-income federal contractors, potentially lowering wages for thousands.
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World news
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

India reportedly tells quick-commerce firms to drop 10-minute delivery promise | TechCrunch

India's labor ministry urged quick-commerce firms to prioritize gig worker safety by removing 10-minute delivery promises and improving working conditions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Rideshare union rights, social media limits and other state laws taking effect Jan. 1

States are enacting new laws on wages, union rights, paid leave, social media rules, gender-affirming care restrictions, and AI starting Jan. 1.
US politics
fromsyracuse
1 month ago

New York minimum wage to increase in 2026

New York's minimum wage will rise Jan. 1 to $17 in Downstate areas and $16 elsewhere, with future CPI indexing and potential freezes.
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US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Expert analysis | Recent elections and the workplace | amNewYork

The Trump administration has rapidly weakened federal workplace protections through policy changes, enforcement rollbacks, and budget cuts, reducing employee rights and agency oversight.
US politics
fromRolling Stone
3 months ago

Republicans Aren't Just Gutting Health Care. They're Taking Your Sick Leave, Too

Many Americans lack paid sick leave—especially low-income and service workers—due to fragmented state laws and recent state-level rollbacks despite large health disparities.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Bernie Sanders calls for 'robot tax' to protect workers from the impacts of AI

"The agricultural revolution unfolded over thousands of years. The industrial revolution took more than a century," the report reads. "Artificial labor could reshape the economy in less than a decade."
US politics
US politics
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Sanders: AI may take 100 million jobs in the next 10 years

AI and automation could eliminate nearly 100 million U.S. jobs in the next decade, disproportionately threatening fast-food workers, accountants, and truck drivers.
Remote teams
fromSemafor
3 months ago

Australian state may workers give legal right to WFH

Victoria will grant employees the legal right to work from home two days per week starting next year.
World news
fromABC listen
3 months ago

Victorians have their say on work from home laws - ABC listen

Victorian government pushes to enshrine the right to work from home after survey found 75% support; business groups warn it could jeopardize jobs and investment.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Trump announces $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications DW 09/20/2025

H-1B visa application fee increased to $100,000 to raise employer costs and promote hiring and training of American workers.
US politics
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

Lawmakers Push for Franchise Independence With New Bill | Entrepreneur

Federal law will establish franchisors and franchisees as independent employers while preserving worker protections and reducing joint-employer uncertainty.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

A 'Deliverista' Speaks: I Work for Instacart - And I Support the City's Minimum Pay Rate - Streetsblog New York City

Instacart grocery delivery workers earn below minimum wage and need a legislated minimum pay to cover living and operating costs.
World news
fromForbes
4 months ago

Why Right To Disconnect Laws Won't End The Endless Workday

Right-to-disconnect laws help limit after-hours contact, but effective work–life balance requires broader cultural, managerial, and structural changes beyond legal protections.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

He's brazenly anti-worker': US marks the first Labor Day under Trump 2.0

The Trump administration's second-term actions prioritize corporate interests and have rolled back worker protections, weakened unions, and harmed vulnerable workers' pay and safety.
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Morning Docket: 08.29.25 - Above the Law

Trump takes a chainsaw to a bunch of federal unions. [ Bloomberg Law] Bar exam scores are sky high. [ Reuters] More petty Trumpian retribution: Kamala Harris's Secret Service detail nixed. [ Huffington Post] The legal fight over the abortion pill is ramping up in disturbing ways. [ Slate] Trump's approval rating is down, as it turns out Americans aren't a fan of military takeovers. [ The Hill]
US politics
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

This Country Offers More Than 40 Days Of Annual Statutory Paid Leave

Statutory paid leave policies vary globally, with some countries offering over eight weeks while the United States guarantees no paid leave or public holidays.
Tech industry
fromBenzinga
7 months ago

Kevin O'Leary Blasts Four-Day Workweek As The 'Stupidest Idea Ever' - Here's Why Mr Wonderful Thinks The Concept Doesn't Work In The Era Of Remote Work

Kevin O'Leary criticizes the concept of a shorter workweek despite support from other leaders who see AI enabling this possibility soon.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago

Germany's Merz to present agenda in first Bundestag address DW 05/14/2025

Chancellor Merz calls for a national effort to boost Germany's competitiveness, stressing efficiency over reduced working hours.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

Trump's war on America's office elites

Trump's administration is challenging America's intellectual class while trying to revive manufacturing jobs.
There is growing animosity towards white-collar workers as a political strategy.
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