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Unions urge five per cent pay rise as inflation bites

Employer groups warn a pay rise above inflation for minimum wage earners would only tip more fuel onto the fire as rising petrol prices worry the Reserve Bank.

AAP · Mar 24

Child labor violations rise in US – as Republicans still roll back protections

Nebraska, Indiana and West Virginia Republicans have all rolled back child labor regulations while the number of violations has risen fivefold in the last decade

The Guardian - US · Mar 22

South Africa’s gig economy workers set to get more protection under planned labour law reforms

South Africa’s minister of employment and labour has published a sweeping set of proposed amendments to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Employment Equity Act and the National Minimum Wage Act.

The Conversation · Mar 22

‘Everything is going up’: Americans struggle with affordability despite Trump’s claims

US workers are finding it difficult to afford basic necessities as the president claims ‘the economy is roaring back’

The Guardian - US · Mar 14

Labor must stop juicing house prices and make buying a home the Australian dream – not negatively gearing one

The rumours of action on the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing are louder than before any budget this century. But is the PM up to the task?

The Guardian - AU · Mar 11

‘Join the Draft’: Donald Trump’s granddaughter ignites backlash after flaunting a $233 grocery haul

Kai Trump, President Donald Trump’s granddaughter, is facing backlash for vlogging about a $233 grocery haul. Social media users railed against the younger Trump’s inability to read the room. Because who vlogs about groceries worth nearly four days of minimum wage during a war?

The Mary Sue · Mar 9

Top AI economist who found 'significant and disproportionate impact' on entry-level jobs finds link between robots and minimum wage hikes

If you raise the minimum wage 10%, then robot adoption goes up 8%, research looking at data from 1992 to 2021 shows.

Fortune · Mar 4

San Diego Minimum Wage Hits $17.75: Who Qualifies Under New Rules

Imagine working your standard shift only to realize your paycheck hasn’t kept pace with the soaring cost of living in Southern California. For thousands of workers in America’s Finest City, the start of 2026 brought a mandatory boost to their hourly earnings. The San Diego minimum wage officially climbed to…

Budget and the Bees · Mar 2

Could joining the state sector be an option for private schools?

Private schools in England are facing new financial realities. Following the UK general election in July 2024, the new government introduced VAT on school fees and removed charitable business rates relief for independent schools. At the same time, staffing costs have continued to rise. Employer national insurance contributions have increased,…

The Conversation · Feb 27

US moves closer to tougher H-1B wage norms as proposal clears federal review

The US is moving closer to revising wage rules for foreign workers, with a proposed regulation affecting H-1B visas and employment-based green cards clearing federal review. This development could lead to increased minimum wage requirements for sponsored employees, impacting hiring costs and eligibility for foreign professionals, particularly those from India.

The Times of India · Feb 24