Salaries & Wages
Thousands of minimum wage workers to receive £2,000,000 compensation
<b>Thousands of low paid workers are set to receive back pay after an investigation found that employers had been paying them below minimum wage.</b><p>About …
Minimum WageBritish wage mystery has non-British explanation
LONDON (Reuters Breakingviews) - Britain’s wage mystery is deepening. The unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest in more than four decades, yet wage growth is still tepid. There are some homegrown reasons why pay is not rising faster as joblessness falls, but at least one explanation is …
BrexitU.K. Unemployment Falls to 4.4%, Wages Top Estimates
U.K. unemployment fell to 4.4 percent in the second quarter, the lowest level since 1975. Wage growth topped analysts' estimates at 2.1 percent, but …
EconomyWages remain at record low 1.9 per cent
Wages growth remains at a record low 1.9 per cent, and with only a gradual improvement expected in the coming months economists are forecasting no …
EconomyRANKED: The 11 highest paying internships
LONDON – Summer internships can be a great way to earn money and kickstart your career.<p>Many of the big corporates run summer internships that last between six and 12 weeks, and most of them pay a decent wage.<p>If you're looking to get into a more creative industry, however, competition might be just …
BusinessThe Wage Paradox Explained
One mystery of this economic expansion is that wage growth has remained slow even as the labor market has finally tightened. One widely cited culprit is historically low productivity growth. But a new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco adds a more optimistic, albeit …
EconomyYour 10-second guide to today's Australian wage price index
Australia's June quarter wage price index (WPI) is about to be released, a report that looks at the change in hourly pay rates for Australian workers.
EconomyFrench wage growth softens in second quarter
Wage growth in the French economy softened in the three months to June, as the eurozone’s second largest member state recorded another rise in …
EconomyComputer science tops Indeed’s list of popular college majors and graduate job salaries
Does picking a college major guarantee a certain salary after graduation?<p>Not necessarily. But jobs site Indeed just released a study that analyzed …
Computer ScienceMinimum wage hike would kill thousands of jobs in liberal DC suburb, study finds
A new study commissioned by a Washington, D.C., suburb could send a warning shot to local governments taking up the ‘Fight for $15’ – predicting a proposed minimum wage hike would cost thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in lost income.<p>The study was conducted to assess the impact of a …
Social JusticeIt looks like wage growth in Australia has finally turned the corner
Photo: Robert Cianflone/ Getty Images.<p>There are few more depressing charts in Australian than the one below, especially if you work the private …
EconomyDublin outside world’s top 20 destinations for start-up companies
Dublin ranks 23rd of 85 locations, with low rating for income tax and safety<p>about 15 hours ago<p>Dublin ranks outside the world’s top 20 destinations …
CitiesStarting salaries boosted by Brexit exodus
The report from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) suggested now might be a good time to consider moving jobs.<p>These starting salary …
UK NewsAfter crippling Mumbai, BEST employees call off strike
Mumbaikars faced a tough time commuting on Monday morning, as BEST workers went on a strike to protest against the untimely disbursement of salaries. …
IndiaDon't even bother trying to save money if you're making a classic negotiation mistake
I'm reading a thread on Reddit on how far people go to save a few pennies.<p>Did you know people cook lasagna in their dishwasher right along with the dirty dishes, so they don't have to use the oven? (And yes, I found out it actually works.)<p>Ofer H. Azar, an economist at Ben-Gurion University in …
EmploymentThinking Of Saving Only When You Earn More? Here’s Why It Will Never Happen.
<i>“I’ll just save more when I earn more”.</i><p>Many people think that it is easier to save more when you start earning more. Although that might be true, …
RetirementEditorial
Determining a fair minimum wage can be viewed as a matter of economic policy or as an issue of social justice.<p>Whatever your perspective, the $7.70 …
Minimum WageStaff salaries may not be paid as broke SAA teeters
Most read<p>1.<p>Chaos deepens at Eskom as suspended bosses ...<p>Companies / Energy<p>2.<p>Why KPMG’s Gupta woes are not over<p>Companies / Financial …
Financial ServicesMinimum wage hikes ‘sad to see’: Cineplex CEO
Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob isn’t happy about the minimum wage changes coming to Ontario and Alberta.<p>“It’s sad to see what’s happening, because at the …
Business (Canada)11th phase of wage protection program covers over 481,000
Saudi Gazette report<p><b>RIYADH</b> — As many as 481,097 employees working for 7,021 establishments each with a workforce ranging between 60-79 will be …
Private SectorThe economic case for a higher minimum wage: Editorial
The arguments against the $15 minimum wage don’t hold up — and the choice between social and economic ends is a false one.
Canadian NewsThe towns and cities where property prices are rising faster than salaries - and the top spot might surprise you
House prices in the popular commuter town of Luton have outpaced salary growth in the area by almost 10% in the past year, according to new …
Real Estate20 Cities You Want to Move to for Work This Year
Moving for a job used to be a huge decision. Between finding a new house, figuring out your commute, and deciphering the new television stations, …
Real EstateITV Will Not Publish Stars' Salaries
The Chairman of ITV has said the broadcaster will never follow the BBC's lead and publish how much its top stars earn, <i>The Guardian</i> reports.<p>Read the …
Advertising IndustryEight years after the last wage hike, Americans need a raise to $15 an hour
Imagine you’re a single parent trying to provide for your family on the minimum wage. Even though you work full-time, you take home just $1,257 a …
make ends meetHow to Answer Interview Questions About Salary History
Sometimes during an interview, the subject of salary history comes up. It’s a good idea to be prepared to discuss salary during any interview, and to …
EmploymentAgent's Take: Cap-adjusted salaries reveal the NFL's real highest-paid players
Derek Carr is the NFL's new salary king, but Aaron Rodgers' deal was more valuable in 2013<p>When I was a sports agent, it was my responsibility to conduct practically all of the contract research and negotiation preparation for clients with the sports management firm I worked for, regardless of …
NFLMinimum wage hike alarmists are wrong
Now that New York, California and more than 15 cities are phasing their minimum wages up to $15 an hour, new and conflicting studies out of Seattle — …
Minimum WageChina Faces Lack of Wage Growth
China is facing a puzzling problem. When you look at the labor market, you have plenty of jobs, but a slowdown in wage growth. Bloomberg's Malcolm …
BusinessReport: $15 minimum wage bill would benefit 20.7 million workers in 21 states
Democrats’ proposal to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024 would provide raises for 20.7 million workers in 21 states where the minimum …
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