Minimum Wage
How Much Do Small Businesses Pay Their Employees? It Varies Significantly By State — Here's the Full Ranking.
Working for a small business can pay a lot more — or less — depending on where you live.
6 Ways California's New Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers Will Hurt Franchises — And Consumers
Discover how California's new minimum wage law is transforming the fast food industry, impacting franchise owners, employees, and the broader economy.
California's Fast-Food Minimum Wage Hike Is Already Impacting Franchises. Here's What a New Study Revealed.
Several chains have raised their prices — or closed locations — in response to the wage increase, which has now led to a noticeable decline in foot traffic.
A Major Burger King Franchisee in California Says He Can't Roll Out Order Kiosks Fast Enough Due to the State's New $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage
He owns 180 fast-food restaurants in California and says 75% of his stores will have kiosks in the next 60 days.
Fast-Food Workers in California Now Earn a $20 Minimum Wage — Here's How This Will Impact Franchising
California's new minimum wage law for fast-food workers goes into effect today, sparking a wave of economic and operational adjustments.
The Minimum Wage Just Went Up in 22 States. Job Numbers Are About to Go Down.
Some layoffs have already been announced. Here's why it'll only get worse.
25 U.S. States Are Raising Minimum Wages in 2024. Here's What It Means for Your State
Meanwhile, 20 states will remain at the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, which hasn't been increased since 2009.
These Are the Top 10 Most Expensive States For Single Earners to Meet Basic Needs
Hawaii was the only state in the report where single earners need a six-figure minimum average living wage.
Doordash Is Starting an Hourly Pay Option for Drivers — Up to $19.50 an Hour
The delivery app announced a slew of new features on Wednesday, including giving drivers the option between being paid by delivery or being paid a flat rate.
Rent for Single-Family Homes Rose 10 Percent in September, Fastest Annual Gain in 16 Years
"Strong job and income growth, as well as fierce competition for for-sale housing, is fueling demand for single-family rentals," said Molly Boesel, principal economist at CoreLogic.
West Hollywood City Council Votes to Hike Minimum Wage to $17.64 an Hour Starting Next Year
The rate will first take effect Jan. 1 for hospitality workers and will "create a phased approach for minimum wage increases for large businesses and small businesses with adjustments every six months to create consistency in the minimum wage citywide by July 1, 2023," the city council said in a statement.
Inflation and Higher Wages: A Look at the Effect of Extra Income
Though every inflationary period tends to be unique, it can be valuable to compare your current paycheck with rising inflation rates.
What People Don't Realize About the McDonald's Strikes
The minimum wage conversation is a lot more nuanced when franchisees are involved.
Thousands of Federal Workers Will Be Paid a Minimum Wage of $15 an Hour as Soon as Next Year
Federal workers from cleaners and nursing assistants to food service providers will be paid a minimum wage of $15 per hour in March.
Walmart to Raise Wages for Some Workers After Earnings Miss
After falling short of fourth-quarter earnings, Walmart still plans to increase wages for their employees.