Minimum Wage News Monitoring

Huh? Florida bill would make it possible to earn less than minimum wage

The minimum wage in Florida is under attack — and this time in a very dishonest way.  After years of purposeful inaction by state lawmakers, Florida voters took matters into their own hands five years ago by passing a constitutional amendment that raised …

Shipping firms have adopted N200,000 minimum wage for maritime workers –MWUN President

By Steve Agbota The President-General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Adewale Adeyanju, has announced that shipping companies operating in the country’s seaports have agreed to implement a N200,000 minimum wage for maritime workers. …

Primary School Teachers in FCT to Resume Strike Over Unpaid Minimum Wage

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) branch of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has instructed primary school teachers employed by the Local Education Authority (LEA) in the six area councils to restart their strike starting Monday, March 24, 2025.  This …

Trade braces for minimum wage and National Insurance hikes

The drinks trade is readying itself for cost increases as changes to the minimum wage and National Insurance Contributions (NIC) come into effect from April 1 and April 6 respectively. The minimum wage for workers aged 21 and over will increase from £11.44 …

Seoul Joins Controversial Pilot Program for Hiring Foreign Domestic Workers Below Minimum Wage

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will participate in a government-led pilot program allowing foreign domestic workers to be hired without the application of South Korea’s minimum wage law. (Image courtesy of Seoul city) SEOUL, March 24 (Korea Bizwire) — …

Workers’s Day and debate around living/minimum wage

Nearly Half of Older Self-Employed in South Korea Earn Below Minimum Wage, Study Finds

The number of self-employed people continued to fall in the four months through January, 2025 (Image courtesy of Yonhap) SEOUL, March 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Nearly half of South Koreans over the age of 50 who transitioned from wage employment to self- …

Savar tannery workers protest for minimum wage

The workers of Tannery Industry in Savar staged demonstration on Sunday demanding implementation of the minimum wage announced by the government. Several hundred workers, under the banner of Tannery Workers Union, led by its president Abul Kalam Azad, …

Govt to review minimum wages for glass industry workers

The government has taken an initiative to review the minimum monthly wages for workers in the glass and silicate industry, in accordance with the Labour Act. The last wage review for this sector was held in 2019. At that time, the minimum wage for workers …

SGF Pleads with Labour Unions to Reduce Minimum Wage Demands.

The secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), George Akume, has appealed to members of the organised labour to be more circumspect in their demands over national minimum wage and the restoration of old electricity tariff. Akume made the plea …

Workers' MP to re-table minimum wage bill, seeks NRM Vice Chair position

Workers' MP to re-table minimum wage bill, seeks NRM Vice Chair position Workers' MP Arinaitwe Rwakajara says he plans to re-table the minimum wage bill, which was rejected by the president on the advice of the Ministry of Gender at the time. He …

Trump Said 3 Months Ago Federal Minimum Wages Don't Work—Now He's Slashed Biden's $17.75 Minimum For Federal Contractors ...

Three months after saying that a one-size-fits-all federal minimum wage “wouldn't work,” President Donald Trump has rolled back a key wage rule affecting federal contractors. The move cancels an executive order from then-President Joe Biden that …

Shipping company backtracks, agrees to pay N200,000 minimum wage

Findings have revealed that Messrs. Hull-Blyth Nigeria Limited, the shipping company that initially refused to accept a N200,000 minimum wage agreement mid-wifed by the Federal Government between the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) and the …

Ennis - Minimum Wage Advisory Commission not consulted on increase

  A member of the Minimum Wage Advisory Commission says the Commission had not been consulted by the government prior to the announced increase in the National Minimum Wage.   Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced on Thursday that the National Minimum …

Minimum wage to be increased to $16,000 effective June 1 – Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness speaks during his contribution to the 2025 Budget Debate (Photo Naphtali Junior) March 20, 2025 The national minimum wage will be increased by $1,000 to $16,000 per 40-hour work week effective June 1. Prime Minister Andrew …

Trump Revokes Biden Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Mandate: What to Expect Next

Takeaways President Trump has rescinded President Biden’s 2021 executive order increasing the minimum wage for employees of federal contractors. The minimum wage is now $13.30 per hour for federal contractors covered by President Obama’s 2014 executive …

Top 10 Countries with Highest Minimum Wage in the World

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The world is continuously confronted with financial hurdles from every corner of the bounds, reshaping the already fluctuating labor market. Despite these unpredictable natures, these countries with the highest minimum wages in the …

NH unlikely to raise minimum wage from $7.25 in 2025: What to know

On Thursday, the NH House voted to table a bill that would eventually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2028. Democratic lawmakers in New Hampshire have tried to raise the minimum wage for the past 12 years, but they’ve continued to face steep …

Minimum Wage Moves to $16,000 June 1

The national minimum wage will be increased from $15,000 to $16,000 per 40-hour work week, effective June 1, 2025, representing a 6.7 per cent increase. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his contribution to the …

SoluLab Expands RWA Tokenization Services to New Global Markets

SoluLab is going global with RWA tokenization—making it easier for businesses and investors to turn real-world assets into secure digital opportunities. NY, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SoluLab is one of the leading names …

Tikka Shack Opens New Location in White Marsh – Expanding Fast-Casual Indian Dining in the Maryland

The fast-growing fast-casual Indian restaurant has finally arrived in White Marsh, bringing a modern twist to authentic flavors WHITE MARSH, MD, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tikka Shack, the fastest-growing fast-casual …

Madison Insurance Group Ramps Up Growth with Key Hires and Expansion Plans

As demand for risk management solutions soars, the firm strengthens its team and sets sights on a new office in Puerto Rico SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Madison Insurance Group, a leader in enterprise risk …

ESET Research reveals Operation FishMedley — global espionage operation by China’s FishMonger and I-SOON

DUBAI , DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The US Department of Justice (DOJ) recently unsealed an indictment against employees of the Chinese contractor I SOON for their involvement in multiple global espionage …

大河證券 Dahe Asset 發布2019年度台股、美股、港股市場總結，洞察市場啟示，啟動新一輪策略布局

HONG KONG, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 國際知名資產管理機構 大河國際資產管理有限公司 旗下證券品牌 大河證券 Dahe Asset 今日正式發布2019年度台股、美股、港股市場回顧報告，全面梳理當年全球市場走勢，並從過去市場表現中汲取啟發，推動未來策略調整與創新布局。此次回顧旨在讓投資者重新審視2019年經典市場機會，結合當年制定的策略，深刻理解市場週期背後的投資邏輯，進一步夯實長期穩健投資理念。 回顧2019 …

Linqura Launches AI-Powered Growth Engine Platform to Transform Business Insurance

Agentic-AI platform unlocks $80B in premium lift potential, empowering insurers and agents to work smarter, faster, and more profitably. HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Linqura, the only AI-powered growth engine …

StoreDot: Empowering EV OEMs to Outpace BYD with Proven, Silicon-Dominant XFC Technology

StoreDot's XFC Vision Reinforced by BYD's 1MW Charging Leap HERZELYIA, ISRAEL, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- StoreDot, the pioneer in extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology, hails BYD's recent announcement regarding …

OffshoreCompanyReg's Offshore Company Formation and Banking Services – Helping Businesses Expand Globally with Ease

OffshoreCompanyReg unveils enhanced offshore company formation and banking solutions, enabling fast, secure global business expansion. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OffshoreCompanyReg, a global leader in offshore …

Port Connect Africa 2025: The Premier Conference Transforming Africa's Trade & Port Infrastructure

Global Industry Leaders Unite in Ivory Coast to Unlock Investment Opportunities, Foster Innovation, and Drive the Future of Maritime Trade in Africa ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The inaugural PortConnect Africa …

Madfu Secures Sharia Certification for its BNPL Solution

Madfu earns Sharia certification from Shariyah Review Bureau for its BNPL solution, boosting trust and aligning with Saudi Arabia’s fintech vision. RIYADH, AR RIYAD, SAUDI ARABIA, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Riyadh – Madfu, a leading …

Robi Forms Strategic Partnership with The Binary Holdings to Introduce Web3 Gamification for 40M+ Users in Bangladesh

The partnership will enable TBH to integrate gamification into Robi’s ecosystem, helping subscribers earn rewards through data usage and mobile interactions. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Binary …

SendQuick, KDCC & Gingko’s Technology Sign MOU to Boost Data Center Resilience & Incident Response in South Korea

SendQuick Pte Ltd, Korea Data Center Council and Gingko’s Technology Sign MOU on 21 March 2025 to Advance Data Center IT Infrastructure Solutions in South Korea SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a strategic move to …

ABS further Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Matthieu Boutrolle as Chief Technology Officer

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ABS (Agility Beyond Space), a leading global satellite operator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthieu Boutrolle as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With an …

YouYaa UAE Becomes Global HQ Amid Strategic Focus on Middle East and Asia Growth

The award-winning digital growth agency sharpens focus on emerging markets to drive greater impact for fintech, crypto, and Web3 brands. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YouYaa, a leading digital growth …

New Book Provides Hope in Highly Disruptive World

The Playful Advantage Shows How Playful Leadership Promotes Wellbeing, Supercharges Performance and Helps Teams Thrive LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A timely and important new book launched today titled "The …

Enhancing Data Security: The Power of Watermarking for Protecting Sensitive Information

The essentials of watermarking for data protection, covering its functionality, various types, and top solutions to safeguard sensitive information. WA, UNITED STATES, March 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As cyber threats continue to rise, …

SigniFlow and PNG DataCo Partner to Launch Secure eSignature Platform in Papua New Guinea

SigniFlow & PNG DataCo launch a secure, locally hosted eSignature platform in PNG, ensuring compliance with data sovereignty and digital governance policies. PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SigniFlow, a …

MAG Announces Dividend Policy and Inaugural Dividend

All amounts herein are reported in United States dollars (“US$”) unless otherwise specified VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MAG Silver Corp. (TSX / NYSE American: MAG) (“MAG”, or the “Company”) announces that its Board …

Montage Gold Achieves Key Construction Milestone at Its Koné Project as Process Plant Concrete Works Commenced

ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Montage Gold Corp. (“Montage” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MAU, OTCQX: MAUTF) is pleased to announce that rapid construction progress is being achieved at its Koné project in Côte d’Ivoire, where …

Perfume Ingredient Chemicals Market is Expected to Reach USD 13,170 Million, Growing at a CAGR of 5.3% by 2035 | States ...

Rockville, MD , March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Perfume Ingredient Chemicals Market was valued at USD 7,465 million in 2024 and has been forecasted to expand at a noteworthy CAGR of 5.3% to end up at USD 13,170 million by 2035. The perfume …