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Nearly two dozen states, cities and local municipalities will see some form of a minimum wage increase starting July 1.
Los Angeles’ minimum wage hike for workers in the tourism industry could potentially do more harm than good. In May,
Los Angeles hotel operators are fighting a $30 minimum wage hike that was passed by the city council, amid a struggle with “profitability.”
Oregon's minimum wage will rise 35 cents to $15.05 an hour on July 1, also through an inflation adjustment, boosting pay for 9.4% of the state's workforce, or 801,700 workers.
Some school support staff are earning less than minimum wage because of the way their salaries are paid, according to a union. Unison Cymru said their pay was also different depending on where they lived in Wales.
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In the United States, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, in effect since July 24, 2009. However, when it comes to young workers, there are special rules that allow employe
Four-time NBA champion Andre Iguodala reveals what it's like to work for the NBPA and the lack of credit they receive.
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Yonhap News Agency on MSNPresidential office respects decision on minimum wage for next yearThe presidential office said Friday it respects a decision by a commission of workers, employers and experts that raised the minimum hourly wage for next year, describing it as meaningful because the decision was based on an agreement for the first time in 17 years.