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E-payments are essential in China, but still tricky for foreign visitors
by
Jennifer Pak
Sep 26, 2024
China has simplified some of its mobile payment app set ups to make it easier for visitors, but how easy are they to use?
Does the federal minimum wage still matter?
Jun 25, 2024
The federal floor is $7.25 an hour — but only around 1% of workers are paid that little. Several states and cities will hike their minimums July 1.
Why your paycheck isn't keeping up with inflation
Jan 16, 2023
The average paycheck lagged behind inflation in 2022, and the higher prices are hitting low-wage workers the hardest.
Crisis at Christmas: Strikes disrupt the U.K. during the festive season
Dec 29, 2022
During a wave of industrial unrest, triggered by the cost of living crisis, striking workers voice their discontent from the picket line.
Employers get creative with inflation compensation
Aug 18, 2022
From early bonuses to gas cards and free lunch, companies offer perks to retain employees while struggling to keep their costs down.
The salary games some employers play
Jun 6, 2022
Withholding information about pay during the hiring process? In this economy?
All those people quitting jobs, where are they going?
Oct 28, 2021
Many flee stressful and unpredictable jobs and seek admin, communications and tech jobs — especially jobs that can be done remotely.
For public good, not for profit.
These employees aren’t afraid to talk about pay with their co-workers
by
Janet Nguyen
Jun 6, 2019
Why it pays to talk about ... pay.
New overtime proposal raises salary threshold to $35,000
by
Erika Beras
Mar 25, 2019
Three years after a similar, failed Obama administration proposal, the Department of Labor has issued a new proposal that would allow most employees making $35,000 or less to qualify for overtime pay. This time, the proposal is not tied to inflation — something that employers might welcome.
Fed workers face a zero-dollar pay stub
by
Andy Uhler
Jan 11, 2019
As the shutdown continues, nonessential workers face their first pay period without paycheck.