State laws take effect for bouncers in Tennessee, walkers in California, and governors in North Carolina. Here’s a roundup of several key changes across the nation.
Tag: Minimum Wage
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Migrants Search for Jobs in NYC’s Underground Labor Market
Faced with lengthy bureaucratic delays, tens of thousands of Venezuelan migrants are slipping into the city’s underground economy and joining its army of undocumented workers.
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New York City, Once a Minimum Wage Leader, Now Lags Behind
As inflation has surged, other cities have vaulted past New York’s $15 minimum wage, considered a trailblazer only a few years ago.
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Battle Over Wage Rules for Tipped Workers Is Heating Up
A system counting tips toward the minimum wage is being fought in many places. Critics say it’s often abused. Defenders say workers benefit overall.
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Have You Been Shortchanged on Tipped Wages? We Want to Hear From You.
Most states allow workers to be paid less than the usual minimum wage if they get tips. Experts say the system is often abused at employees’ expense.