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Govt, labour leaders deadlocked over minimum wage amid May Day march

Labour unions and the government remain locked in negotiations over the new minimum wage as workers parade on Labour Day to press their demand for a higher flat rate across the country.

Bangkok Post

Nigerian workers struggle as cost of living outstrips incomes

Food inflation in Nigeria increased by 15% during the 11 months from April 2021 to March 2022, adding pressure on the cost of living for salary earners whose incomes have not risen for close to three years.

The Conversation

Argy-bargy on wages

Being paid 340 baht a day, according to Suthichai Pongpinijkul, 26, is not a sufficient wage to live on.

Bangkok Post

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Employers oppose minimum wage rise

Employers on Friday raised objections to a proposed increase in minimum daily wages to a flat rate of 492 baht, saying the move could jeopardise the nation's economic recovery.

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Martin Lewis says 500,000 workers may be underpaid and due money - here is how to check

According to financial guru Martin Lewis, as many as 500,000 in the UK who are on the minimum wage may be due money from their employers as a result of being underpaid

Glasgow Live

Martin Lewis' warning to 500,000 people on minimum wage in UK

The MoneySavingExpert founder believes people are actually being paid less than they should

Liverpool Echo

Stressed WA renters seeking charity help

Anglicare WA's latest rental affordability snapshot identifies fewer than 50 properties that are affordable to West Australian minimum wage earners.

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Morning mail: private schools had ‘extra $10bn funding’, 1.6% of rentals affordable on minimum wage, Putin warns west of retaliation

Thursday: Public schools underfunded by at least $6.5bn a year while non-government schools received transitional funding, report shows. Plus: Emmanuel Macron dodges bag of tomatoes in Paris

The Guardian - AU

Martin Lewis says up to half a million people might be underpaid - and here's how to check

Under law, minimum wage employees should see a pay rise every April.

Daily Record

Care workers should get £10.50 legal minimum wage, bombshell report says

A government-commissioned report said ministers should introduce a new fully funded minimum wage for workers providing publicly-funded social care, at a higher rate than the National Living Wage

Daily Mirror

‘Housing in Australia is broken’: only 1.6% of private rentals are affordable for those on minimum wage

Anglicare’s annual snapshot calls for 50% rise in rent assistance payments, more social housing and changes to tax system

The Guardian - AU

Martin Lewis warns half a million workers on minimum wage are being underpaid

The Money Saving Expert founder has issued a guide to help employees check they are being paid properly

Chronicle Live

P&O Ferries: A timeline of everything that’s gone wrong for the company since 17 March

From firings to failed inspections, MP bashings to boycotts – here’s a timeline of the weekly PR nightmares that have plagued the brand since it fired 800 staff

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis warns 500,000 minimum wage workers being underpaid - how to check

The founder of MoneySavingExpert says that many people who are meant to get the minimum wage actually earn less due to things like unpaid overtime and employer deductions

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Belfast Live

Martin Lewis on mission to help half a million people on minimum wage who are underpaid

The UK minimum wage increased on April 1

Manchester Evening News

Martin Lewis says half a million people on minimum wage in UK face being underpaid

The Money Saving Expert website has issued a guide to help employees check if they're being underpaid

The Independent UK

P&O Ferries ‘should hand back £11m in furlough cash’, says Grant Shapps

Transport secretary is discussing ‘minimum wage’ corridors for ferry crossings from the UK to France and the Netherlands

The Independent UK

Mothers paid 47% of minimum wage while on maternity leave

A ‘perfect storm of deprivation’ is brewing for families thanks to pitiful maternity pay rates

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The Guardian - AU

Labor defends agricultural visa scheme as farmers brace for minimum wage rise

Coalition says proposal would reduce workforce but opposition insists only changes are to source country of recruited workers

The Independent UK

P&O Ferries boycott called as union claims workers are being paid below minimum wage

Union says workers were paid £4.35 an hour

The Guardian - UK

Unions call for P&O Ferries boycott for allegedly paying below minimum wage

RMT says workers were paid £4.35 an hour, while P&O blames ‘administrative misunderstanding’

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