California in settlement talks with Uber, Lyft over wage theft claims
In early 2020, thousands of drivers, led by Southern California advocacy group Rideshare Drivers United, filed claims with the state against Uber and Lyft. They alleged that businesses treat them illegally as independent contractors and owed more than $1.3 billion in wages, costs and damages. The state is currently set to begin negotiations for settlement […]
California Has Shed Thousands Of Fast Food Jobs Since Newsom’s Minimum Wage Hike
A recent analysis from the Employment Policy Institute (EPI), a conservative think tank, shows that California has lost thousands of fast food workers since the enforcement of a massive minimum wage hike in early 2024. It is estimated that Golden State has lost almost 14,000 fast food jobs since implementing a minimum wage increase for […]
New Report On Flagstaff’s Minimum Wage Released Shows How The City’s Ordinance Has Affected Jobs And Cost Of Living – KAFF News – Flagstaff
The Coconino County Workforce Development Board announced the announcement of a minimum wage impact investigation in Coconino County on Tuesday. This study was conducted by the Institute for Economic Policy Research, Northern Arizona University, and provides a comprehensive analysis of key insights into the economic impact of minimum wage policies in the region. The survey […]
Disneyland OKs state’s largest wage theft settlement with workers
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Proposition 32 to increase minimum wage to $18 trails in early polls
Raising California’s minimum wage to $18 has been pushed back, but remains far from a decision, according to early polling as of Tuesday night. Early results show a slight majority of voters statewide oppose Proposition 32, which would raise the minimum wage to $17 immediately for large employers and to $18 starting in January. . […]
California proposition results: How voters decided on retail theft, minimum wage
California voters continued voting into the evening Tuesday, with polls showing overwhelming support for a statewide ballot measure to crack down on retail theft and the deadly drug fentanyl, ending a decade of progressive It is expected that this will change the course of criminal justice reform. Support for Prop. 36 comes amid growing concerns […]
Poll shows Proposition 32 for $18 minimum wage lacks support in California
SACRAMENTO — Just under half of California voters support Proposition 32, a bill that would raise California’s minimum wage to $18 an hour, according to new poll results released Friday, warning of its fate in next week’s election. It is a sign of A poll by the University of California, Berkeley’s Institute of Government, co-sponsored […]
How businesses, servers react to Flagstaff’s increasing minimum wage
Flagstaff, AZ (AZFamily) — According to the Flagstaff Chamber of CommerceThe cost of living is 14% higher than the national average and more than 10% higher than Phoenix. That's why city ordinances require the minimum wage to be set at least $2 higher than the state's. Flagstaff minimum wage Starting in January, tipped workers' wages […]
Flagstaff Announces Minimum Wage Increase
Open the audio article player City of Flagstaff Text-to-speech audio articles made possible by a Yavapai College Quest Grant. Tuition-free industry certifications to help you in your career. Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the minimum wage in the city of Flagstaff will increase to $17.85 for all workers, and $16.85 for tipped workers. Flagstaff City Hall […]
Poll: Californians weigh in on crime, rent control and minimum wage
Sacramento — A majority of California voters support tougher penalties for property crimes and crimes involving fentanyl, according to a new poll by the University of California, Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies co-sponsored by The New York Times. According to a poll released Friday, 56% of Californians Proposition 36, The measure on the November ballot […]
