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Famous London dim sum restaurant found 'repeatedly hiring illegal workers' in Home Office raids

An illegal worker at Royal China, Baker Street reported working 11 hour days for just £6-an-hour

Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2024

Kamala Harris could make history as the first president to work at McDonald’s

Fast food workers fighting for union recognition, higher minimum wages and better working conditions could have a powerful advocate in a former fellow french fry cook, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024

US TikToker Slammed For Telling Tourists That 20% Tip Is The 'Kind, Right Thing To Do' When Eating Out

A US TikToker sparked controversy by urging tourists to tip 20% when dining out, igniting a broader discussion on the differences in tipping culture between the US and other countries like the UK, where tipping is far less customary.

International Business Times UK · Aug 8, 2024

"I didn’t know that you could be signed to a major label and earning less than minimum wage": English Teacher's Lily Fontaine on how her band's success has left her feeling "incredibly cynical"

The Leeds quartet were nominated for the Mercury Prize this week, but their singer says things need to change in the music industry

Louder · Jul 27, 2024

70-year-low: Federal minimum wage nears rock bottom

Raising the federal minimum wage appears to be a distant political reality. “You need to have the stars perfectly aligned.”

Fortune · Jul 24, 2024

The 6 top VP picks for Kamala Harris, ranked from most to least business-friendly

The shortlist of strong contenders for Kamala Harris' vice presidential pick range from a former astronaut to a billionaire.

Fortune · Jul 24, 2024

How Harris could change American hunger

Here's what Harris' record tells us about her views on food insecurity, essential workers and labor

Salon · Jul 24, 2024

Nigerian President To Hike Minimum Wage As Living Costs Rise

Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu agreed on Thursday to more than double the monthly minimum wage to 70,000 naira ($43) as the country struggles with a severe cost of living crisis.

International Business Times · Jul 18, 2024

“Billionaires Should Not Financially Exist”: Guy Explains Economy In “Crayon Eating” Terms

A huge concern for many members of Generation Z and younger millennials is (not) being able to afford a home. For many people, owning property is a pipe dream. The post “Billionaires Should Not Financially Exist”: Guy Explains Economy In “Crayon Eating” Terms first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Jul 18, 2024

Health groups call for social care minimum wage to avert staffing crisis in England

Warning on ‘cycle of low wages’ comes as government pledges in king’s speech to introduce fair pay agreement

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024