Social Security’s acting leader faces calls to resign over decision to cut Maine contracts
The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner is facing calls to resign after he issued an order that would have ...
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Democrats fail to override Youngkin vetoes in largely symbolic showdown
In a dramatic but ultimately symbolic show of defiance, Virginia House Democrats on Wednesday tried — and failed — to ...
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Negates Ruling on Federal Contractor Minimum Wage
On March 28, 2025, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated its previous ruling that permitted a $15 per hour minimum wage for federal ...
Trump's tariffs rattle Japan's auto industry, threaten small businesses and wage growth
U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff hikes, set to intensify on April 3 (Japan time) with a 25% charge on vehicle imports, ...
Labor wants to give the minimum wage a real boost. The benefits would likely outweigh any downsides
A real boost to award wages is unlikely to drive up inflation, nor adversely impact productivity. But it would provide ...
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Florida bill would add minimum wage exceptions
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Lawmakers are working to make changes to an amendment passed by voters in 2020, forcing a minimum wage increase of $1 per year through 2026. It all comes down to opportunity ...
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Higher minimum wage levels help many workers, but there are tradeoffs
Reporter Nate Sanford looked into the pros and cons of higher wages, and why they haven’t solved Seattle’s cost of living ...
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Japan to strongly advocate for exemption from U.S. auto tariffs
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced on Tuesday that Japan will keep up a strong push for the United States to ...
Has Raising Minimum Wage Disrupted the Workplace?
As more states continue to increase the minimum wage, some employees are disgruntled about earning the same pay as less ...
Punching In: DOL Mum on Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors
Reversing Biden’s $15 minimum wage for federal contractors has raised questions about where the rate stands and a restart for ...
Want to make less money? Florida GOP undermines voters with minimum wage scheme. | Opinion
Florida bill would OK less than minimum-wage pay by calling low-paying jobs internships, apprenticeships and work-based ...
Congressman Steve Womack reintroduces bill to protect tipped workers
On March 24, 2025, Womack reintroduced the Tipped Employee Protection Act. The bill aims to simplify and clarify the ...