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rnz.co.nzAustralian Minimum Wage to Rise 4.75 Percent From July 1
The Fair Work Commission ordered a 4.75 percent increase in the national minimum wage and a 6 percent increase for the lowest-paid workers. The new rates take effect on 1 July and affect nearly 3 million employees.
theconversation.comOne Nation Becomes Most Popular Party in New Poll, Surpassing Labor for First Time
A Redbridge Group/Accent Research poll showed One Nation ahead of Labor for the first time. Pauline Hanson said she would not back a real increase to the minimum wage ahead of Tuesday’s Fair Work Commission decision.
The Sydney Morning HeraldFair Work Commission Hears Arguments on Minimum Wage Increase
Employer groups and unions presented differing proposals for the annual minimum wage adjustment during hearings last week. The Fair Work Commission will announce its decision next month, with the new rate taking effect July 1.
Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Council Delays $30 Minimum Wage for Hotel and Airport Workers
The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-4 to postpone the $30 hourly minimum wage for hotel and airport workers until after the 2028 Olympics. The delay came after business leaders agreed to drop a ballot measure that would have repealed the city's gross receipts tax.
Fox NewsMinneapolis Fed Study Links $15 Minimum Wage to Job Losses in Twin Cities
A Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis working paper found that phased increases to a $15 minimum wage in Minneapolis and St. Paul were associated with reduced employment and hours worked between 2017 and 2021. The study reported declines even after accounting for the COVID-19 pan…
BBC NewsGreen Party Proposes £15 Minimum Wage by 2027 Amid Broader Debate on Worker Rights
The Green Party of England and Wales unveiled pledges including a £15 minimum wage for all ages and bans on fire and rehire practices. Leader Zack Polanski criticized Labour's measures as weakened by corporate pressure. Other parties outlined contrasting positions on employment r…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewVirginia Governor Signs Law to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour by 2028
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a law on Thursday to increase the state's minimum wage from $12.77 to $13.75 next year and to $15 in 2028. A study by the Employment Policies Institute estimated that the change could result in 12,000 job losses.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCalifornia Fast-Food Wage Increase Cited in Bankruptcy Filing by Carl's Jr. Franchisee
A subsidiary of Carl’s Jr. Friendly Franchisees Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, attributing financial distress in part to California's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers. The company operates multiple locations in the state. The filing highlights challenges faced by fr…