After years of shrinking, the gender pay gap is widening. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Washington Post reporter Taylor Telford about why some women are leaving the workforce.

I just read a letter to the editor, “Hurt by minimum-wage laws” (July 13). This letter struck me as a perfect example of a person stating an objection to something, the minimum wage, and trying to ...

A living wage allows workers to afford essentials without subsidies. Living wages vary locally; NYC needs $33.31/hour for a single adult. Costco pays above-average wages, reducing turnover and ...

June 04, 2025 - Navigating employment laws can be a daunting challenge for U.S. businesses, particularly those operating across multiple states and localities. While federal statutes set the baseline ...

Each fall, Latina Equal Pay Day offers a stark reminder of the economic inequities baked into American labor. The date marks ...

City Councilors Pilar Faulkner and Lee Garcia are hosting a town hall Thursday at the Santa Fe Teen Center to discuss a ...

How a long-standing federal program allows thousands of workers to earn subminimum wages. By Caitlin Gilbert , Amanda Morris and Jacqueline Alemany August 30, 2024 at ...

Evan Coleman is an Updates Editor on the Credit Cards and Travel Rewards team at Forbes Advisor, showcasing his interest in personal finance and love of travel. He has written for a variety of local ...

Hundreds of thousands of workers across more than a dozen cities and states will soon receive higher pay, thanks to minimum wage hikes set to take effect July 1. More than 800,000 workers in two ...

Proposals for increasing the minimum wage continue to come at a fast and furious pace. California recently legislated minimum wage increases to $20 in fast-food restaurants and $25 in health care.