by Girish Anand | Jun 29, 2010 | Minimum Wage Law
While most states are staying pat and one–Colorado–has actually lowered its minimum wage rate in 2010, Nevada and Illinois are bucking the trend with upticks coming July 1. Acting in accord with an amendment to the Nevada Constitution added in 2006, Labor...
by Girish Anand | Sep 18, 2009 | Minimum Wage Law
Beleaguered employers who struggle to make ends meet in tough times can take a breather this year as ten states that tie their minimum wage into the inflation rate will be holding rates steady this year. Reason: There is no inflation; rather there’s...
by Girish Anand | Sep 4, 2009 | Federal Labor Law, Minimum Wage Law
A study done by the Center for Urban Economic Development, the National Employment Law Project, and the UCLA Institute for Research on Labor and Employment has turned up some startling statistics revealing persistent wage abuse. Surveying 4,300 low-wage workers in...
by Girish Anand | Feb 2, 2009 | Minimum Wage Law
The Wall Street Journal, which has been chronicling the nation’s economic woes industry by industry, today ran a a piece about the latest cost-cutting strategy being employed at some restaurants–letting the busboys go. Of course, this means that the wait...
by Girish Anand | Jan 17, 2009 | State Labor Law
Many have argued that minimum wage laws price certain people out of the job market skill-wise and also lead to layoffs as small businesses cope with their finances and the added burden of higher wages. In this light, it’s notable that fully 40 percent of the...