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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.

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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

Chronicle Live

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

Wales Online

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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

Chronicle Live

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

Axios

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

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Bangkok Post

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)

Irish Mirror

More than 1,000 election winners completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey this year

Welcome to the Wednesday, December 21, Brew.

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All the Budget 2023 measures that come into force in January and will put more money in your pocket

Social welfare payments, child benefit and the minimum wage will all increase from January 1

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Inflation is pushing California’s minimum wage up. Here’s what it will be in 2023.

This January, California’s minimum wage will rise to $15.50.

The Guardian - UK

What do you mean, day off?

Workers tell of sweatshop conditions at Thai factory used by Tesco, as supermarket says it knew nothing of claims about VKG

Bangkok Post

Put an end to 'feel-good' populist policies

With a tight election race coming, some political parties have rolled out populist policies to entice voters, hoping for a big victory. However, we all know those populist schemes require massive amounts of money, and not many have tangible benefits. It's safe to say that most, if not all, parties…

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Minimum wages set to increase in 27 states in 2023 by an average of $0.87

In 2023, the minimum wage was set to increase in 27 states. The increases range from $0.23 in Michigan (a 2.28% increase from 2022) to $1.50 in Nebraska (a 14.29% increase from 2022).

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Bangkok Post

B600 minimum wage is quite doable

The most debated economic topic of the month must be Pheu Thai Party's campaign promise to raise the minimum wage to 600 baht per day by 2027, from the current minimum wage of 354 baht.

Bangkok Post

Popping off on populist pledges

With Thailand expected to hold a general election next year, political parties have kicked off their campaigns offering promises to appeal to voters.

Bangkok Post

Industry group knocks Pheu Thai's 600B minimum wage

The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is opposing the Pheu Thai Party's pledge to raise the daily minimum wage to 600 baht because it could affect the business sector's competitiveness.

Bangkok Post

Pheu Thai clarifies wage-hike pledge

The Pheu Thai Party has clarified its election campaign promise to lift the daily minimum wage to 600 baht after it ran into heavy criticism, saying the wage will be raised only when the economy is back on track.

The Independent UK

Man reveals how easy life was for his grandmother: ‘Don’t let boomers lie to you’

“When Boomers try to tell you life was hard during their lives, they’re not telling the truth,” one Reddit user claimed.

Bangkok Post

Pheu Thai's promise to hike wages under fire

The Pheu Thai Party kicked off its election campaign on Tuesday with promises of lifting the daily minimum wage to 600 baht and the minimum monthly salary for those with a bachelor's degree to 25,000 baht.

Ballotpedia

Campaign to repeal California fast food wage and labor regulation law submits more than 1 million signatures

On Dec. 5, Save Local Restaurants submitted more than 1 million signatures to the California secretary of state to place a veto referendum on the 2024 ballot that would repeal Assembly Bill 257 (AB 257). AB 257 would create a fast food council authorized to increase the minimum wage of…

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