Economy, Jobs & Small Business

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (218+ words) Manitoba’s largest union released five key actions the Manitoba Government can take to remove American companies from government contracts and support Winnipeg workers. “We have heard the call loud and clear,” said Gina McKay, President of CUPE Manitoba. “We want…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (97+ words) Bloomberg Law News A Labor Department timeline for new seasonal farmworker wage rates isn’t fast enough to address legal deficiencies in its current regulations, a federal judge said. Judge Kirk. E. Sherriff told the government Thursday he wants to see…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (108+ words) The scale of the potential client base is significant. New York City has more than 180,000 small businesses, most with fewer than six employees, and nearly half are immigrant-owned, according to New York Law School. The Plumeri Center says it aims…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (562+ words) The Tacoma City Council is on track to see a minimum-wage hike proposal before the end of the year, according to the deputy mayor. "I do intend on trying to get this looked at and considered before the end of…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (271+ words) The U.S. Department of Labor filed a federal lawsuit against Oklahoma nonprofit coffee chain Not Your Average Joe and its founder, Tim Herbel, alleging violations involving child labor, employee tips, minimum wage and overtime. The DOL filed the lawsuit Sept. 11 in…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (263+ words) This Tuesday, September 15, at 2:00 p.m., labor leaders, community organizers, and directly impacted workers will gather at the Alameda County Administration Building to comment on the Alameda County... Alameda County Living Wage for All Coalition calls on board to do its job:…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (577+ words) Those wanting a $30 minimum wage in Alameda County will have to keep waiting. After months of debate and a county study examining the effects such an increase would have on unincorporated areas and county-owned properties, the Board of Supervisors on…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (521+ words) By: Sam Royka//September 16, 2026// – Labor Department sues Not Your Average Joe over wage and hour practices. – Lawsuit alleges overtime, tip distribution and child labor violations. – Coffee shop says it will reimburse employees for legitimately owed wages. OKLAHOMA CITY — The U....

4+ day, 38+ min ago   (115+ words) The post Congress Passes $430,000/Hour Minimum Wage For Billionaires appeared first on The Onion. Laptop Taken Into Bathroom Fourth Sneeze Really Pushing It Pretty Girl Hugged With Both Arms Handful Of Sour Patch Kids Grabbed For Trip To Mailbox New…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1317+ words) Every year, the City of Houston alone spends roughly $190 million on goods and services. Much like the residents of the city, the government, too, needs toilet paper and weed eaters. Add to that legal services and IT help. If you…...