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Florida nursing home workers say they’re not getting minimum wage

It was praised as a solution to Florida’s nursing home staffing crisis.

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US continues African charm offensive as Yellen visits Senegal | Eye on Africa - France 24

In tonight's show, US Treasury Secretary Yellen visits Senegal as Washington eyes Russian influence in Africa, Ivory Coast increases its minimum wage and a Rwanda journalist, critical of the government, dies.

France 24

District court affirms president’s authority to increase federal contractor minimum wage

Judge John J. Tuchi of the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona on January 6, 2023, rejected a challenge from a coalition of states and held that President Joe Biden (D) did not exceed his authority when he issued an executive order directing the U.S. Department of Labor…

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Brazil's Lula says minimum wage has to rise in line with economic growth

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that the country's minimum wage must rise in line with its economic growth, after the government approved a 7.43% year-on-year increase in monthly wages to 1,302 reais ($253.59).

Reuters

Insomnia, headaches, and stomach pains: the hidden costs of gig workers’ flexibility

The ever-expanding gig economy has brought with it the rise of the independent contractor, from delivery drivers to personal shoppers and dog walkers. Compared to traditional employees, independent contractors are classified as self-employed and do not benefit from a minimum wage, paid time off, or other protections. This kind of…

The Conversation

Dad-of-three on minimum wage bags life-changing £5.4m jackpot from £1.40 bet

Michael Clark secured Betfred's biggest ever payout with the King Kong slot game and is now able to buy a 'forever home' and marry his fiancée of seven years.

Daily Record

Calls for government to abolish 'old-fashioned' minimum wage rates for under 20s

The minimum rates are currently €7.91 an hour for under 18s, €9.04 an hour for 18-year-olds, and €10.17 for 19-year-olds.

Irish Mirror

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Global economy 2023: what happens next with industrial action

This is the fifth instalment in our series on where the global economy is heading in 2023. It follows recent articles on inflation, energy, food and the cost of living.

The Conversation

Congress must listen to working families and overhaul healthcare, minimum wage and education

Americans are united on some of the most important issues facing our country and they want government to address these challenges

The Guardian - US

Fleeing back to the provinces

Workers in Bangkok who live from hand to mouth have decided to return to their hometowns as the cost of living in the capital becomes unaffordable.

Bangkok Post

New Mexico legislators seek automatic increases to base wage

Democratic legislators want to link the statewide minimum wage to an inflation index to provide potentially automatic annual increases

The Independent UK

DWP benefits, minimum wage and energy prices: All the big money changes to look out for in 2023

All the important dates for increases to wages, benefits, pensions, cost of living payments and more

Wales Online

Minimum wage just increased in 23 states and D.C. Here's how much

Workers earning minimum wage in 23 states and the District of Columbia got a raise over the New Year's holiday, according to the Economic Policy Institute.

WEKU

UK Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increases from April 2023 for every age group

Most who get paid the minimum rate will get a rise of 9.7% from April 2023, that works out as a £150 a month extra for a full time worker aged over 23

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The new laws set to come into force in 2023

There are huge changes coming in which will affect renters and their landlords, people earning minimum wage, and every driver

Chronicle Live

All the big money changes to look out for in 2023 month by month - including DWP benefits, minimum wage and energy prices

From energy costs to benefits changes, January 1 marks the start of a raft of moves that will affect your budget this year

Radio France Internationale

From free condoms to fuel vouchers, France rings in New Year with new rules

A boost to the minimum wage, fuel allowances to offset growing petrol prices, and free condoms for young people are among a raft of measures taking effect on Sunday, 1 January, 2023.

Axios

Abortion, minimum wage, drug sales among new state laws for 2023

Here's a look at new state laws on abortion, drugs and minimum wage going into effect Jan. 1.

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Irish Mirror

Social welfare increases 2023: Big change in payments to recipients as Budget measures take effect

The Department of Social Protection budget allocation is €23.4 billion in 2023

The Independent UK

Taxes fall, wages rise and jaywalking OK'd by new state laws

Taxes will be falling and wages rising as new laws take effect Sunday in numerous states

Chicago Sun-Times

Official state snake, $13 minimum wage and higher gas taxes all coming to Illinois Jan. 1

Highlights of some of the new laws taking effect in 2023.

Bangkok Post

Higher wages

The cabinet's resolution to raise daily minimum wages by 5.02% in October is not good news to all businesses though the rise is aimed to relieve workers' financial burden.

Bangkok Post

Pheu Thai rolls out poll billboard ahead of New Year

The Pheu Thai Party is putting up pre-election campaign billboards before the New Year to promote its policies which include a controversial offer of a 600-baht daily minimum wage.

Irish Mirror

The Budget money changes that come into effect in January for social welfare recipients and workers

The weekly rate for a qualified child will increase by €2 from €40 to €42 for children under 12 years of age. It will increase by €2 from €48 to €50 for children aged 12 years and over (January 2023)

AFP

Turkey hikes minimum wages for third time to cushion inflation

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday announced the third major minimum wage hike in a year to try and cushion the impact of a historic jump in consumer prices ahead of crunch elections.

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