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Rise in UK minimum wage leaves millions short of real living wage

Lowest-paid will be £1,000 short of the figure paid by some employers to reflect actual household costs

The Guardian - UK

Half a million California workers will get $20 minimum wage, starting today

It's a big win for cooks, cashiers and other fast-food employees, among the least paid in the workforce. Restaurant owners and franchisees warn of higher prices and cuts to workers' hours.

WEKU

Starting Monday, Fast Food Workers In California To Get Minimum Wage Of $20 Per Hour

The law was passed by Democrats in the state Legislature last year, acknowledging the considerable number of the over 500,000 fast-food workers.

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The UK’s new minimum wage ‘badly needed’ but many calling for more

UK’s new legal minimum wage gets a 9.8 percent rise, the highest boost since 2001. But with inflation, it’s not enough.

Al Jazeera

California Fast Food Workers to See $20 Minimum Wage Take Effect Monday

The measure is a result of a law passed last year by Democrats in the state Legislature

Latin Times

Starting Monday, Fast Food Workers In California To Get Minimum Wage Of $20 Per Hour

The law was passed by Democrats in the state Legislature last year, acknowledging the considerable number of the over 500,000 fast-food workers.

International Business Times

California Fast Food Workers To Receive Minimum Wage

California's new law raises minimum wage for fast food workers to /hr, balancing industry concerns and worker needs.

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Wage review should consider tax cuts: retail bosses

The retail sector wants the workplace umpire to be more conservative as it considers the size of the next annual pay rise for millions of low-paid workers.

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California fast-food workers will get $20 minimum wage, starting Monday

Debate is hot about the impact of a higher minimum wage. Half a million Californians work in fast-food, where wages had stagnated for decades. Restaurant owners warn of higher prices and fewer hours.

WEKU

Giving low-paid workers a much deserved wage lift helps everyone

MINIMUM WAGE: Much more to be done to ensure employees share in the fruits of their labour

Newcastle Herald

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin Vetoes Marijuana And Minimum Wage Bills

Virginia Governor Youngkin's veto of marijuana and minimum wage bills sparks debate and political tension.

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Minimum Wage Laws Make for Great Politics, but Fewer Jobs

Hiking wages through law is a crowd-pleaser, but it kills employment unless you’re a robot.

Reason

UK Government Plans To Gradually Increase Minimum Wage From 2025

Britain's decision to slow down minimum wage increase in 2025 sparks debates on economic implications and worker welfare.

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The push against wage rises has begun again – it’s an argument for Australia’s poorest workers to become poorer

A 5% rise in award and minimum wages is pretty modest and won’t set fire to inflation or cause interest rates to stay high

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Minimum wage is UK’s ‘most successful economic policy in a generation’

Resolution Foundation study suggests lowest earners are £6,000 a year better off due to policy

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Ai Group backs minimum wage increase of 2.8 pct

Business groups want the industrial umpire to proceed with caution on its annual minimum wage call as unions vie for a bigger boost to help workers get ahead.

The Guardian - UK

P&O Ferries boss to be questioned by MPs on working conditions

Ferry company has agreed to sign commitment it will pay maritime workers at least UK minimum wage

AAP

Employers, unions at odds on wage call and inflation

Unions and employer groups have clashed on the annual review of minimum and award wages and its likely influence on still-above target inflation.

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Minimum Wage Is Marked For An Increase, So Here’s What You Can Get For One Hour Of Work

The lowest paid Aussies could soon have a bit more cash in their wallets, as the federal government is looking to boost the minimum wage.

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Australia To Recommend Minimum Wage Increase In Line With Inflation

Australia recommends a minimum wage increase aligned with inflation to support workers' financial well-being and address income inequality.

The Guardian - AU

King takes aim at Liberals over preselection of women – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

A minimum wage alone can’t fix the UK poverty scandal

The 25-year-old pay floor is justly celebrated but doesn’t tackle issues that mean exploitation and misery for many

The Guardian - UK

Cross-channel ferry crews must be paid at least £9.95 an hour under French law

New minimum wage law to be brought in two years after P&O Ferries replaced hundreds of workers with low-cost crew

The Guardian - UK

P&O Ferries has paid some crew less than half UK minimum wage

Company is using legal loophole UK government promised to close two years ago, Guardian analysis suggests

Reason

Social and Economic Legislation and the Taft Court in the 1920s

I review the relevant chapters in Prof. Robert Post's forthcoming book

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