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Nation Jan 26

Why some disabled workers are paid less than the federal minimum wage

By Ali Rogin, Veronica Vela

Nation Jan 24

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How the fight over 2 major voter-approved ballot measures is playing out in Missouri

A majority of voters in November’s election backed two major changes to state law. One was a historic amendment that would codify abortion access, the other was a minimum wage hike.

By Gabrielle Hays

Economy Oct 21

Workers and Congresspeople demand abolition of the subminimum wage for tipped workers
Should the minimum wage be lower for workers who get tipped? Two states will decide

Voters in Arizona and Massachusetts are set to decide whether employers should be able to continue to pay tipped workers such as servers and bartenders a lower minimum wage than non-tipped workers.

By Kavish Harjai, Associated Press/Report for America

Nation Apr 08

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Minneapolis becomes frontline in fight over fair pay for rideshare drivers

The latest battle over fair pay for rideshare drivers is taking place in Minneapolis, where Uber and Lyft have threatened to leave the city over a new ordinance that sets minimum wages for drivers. As special correspondent Fred de Sam…

By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane

Economy Jan 01

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New York rings in 2024 with a pay bump for minimum-wage workers

In the first of a series of annual increases slated for the Empire State, the minimum wage increased to $16 in New York City and some of its suburbs, up from $15.

By Associated Press

Sep 28

New California law raises minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law raising the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour. The raise takes effect April 1.

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Sep 12

California fast food and health care workers poised to win large salary increases

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

Most of the state's 500,000 fast food workers would be paid at least $20 per hour next year. About 455,000 health care workers will see their salaries rise to at least $25 per hour over the next 10 years.

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Jun 05

WATCH: When and how are you supposed to tip?

By Nicole Ellis, Cecilia Lallmann

The pandemic made consumers more generous. But they’re also tipping more because there are more requests for tips. Here’s what you should know.

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Jan 23

As digital payments become commonplace, tipping frustrates some consumers

By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press

Across the country, there’s a silent frustration brewing about an age-old practice that many say is getting out of hand: tipping.

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Jan 02

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A look at the big issues that inspired new state laws taking effect in 2023

By Stephanie Sy, Cai Pigliucci

The start of this new year is bringing with it some new state laws. Thousands of bills were passed in state legislatures in 2022, but there are a few issues that stand out for which many states have decided to…

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