by Sydaija Smalls, Dec. 1, 2023 CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson had a packed day campaigning in the Lowcountry Friday. It started with a lunch at a Mount Pleasant real estate office, where she heard from supporters as she worked to secure the South Carolinian vote. “When was the last

by Wake County Government, Dec. 1, 2023 Interest rates, rent, the cost of food – they’re all up. Inflation impacts everyone, but residents who don’t currently earn a living wage, which in Wake County is less than $43,971annually, are struggling to survive financially. Since 2015, Wake County has chosen to pay its employees a living

By The Associated Press, Dec. 1, 2023 MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s president said Friday the country’s minimum wage will rise by 20% in 2024, to the equivalent of about $14.25 per day. About one-third of Mexico’s registered workers report earning the minimum wage, which will amount to about $1.75 per hour starting Jan. 1. In

By Daniel Wiessner, Dec. 1, 2023 Dec 1 (Reuters) – A New York state appeals court has turned away a challenge by Uber Technologies Inc and other companies to New York City’s novel minimum wage law for app-based delivery workers, allowing it to take effect. The Manhattan-based Appellate Division, First Department on Thursday denied appeals

JPMorgan Chase / NOVEMBER 1, 2023 Living on minimum wage can be challenging, especially when trying to save money. Yet, putting money aside for emergencies and large expenses is one of the most critical pieces of creating financial well-being. A few thousand dollars in savings can protect you from going into debt or other consequences,

Aaron Morris / Nov 1 2023 Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert website has estimated that more than 300,000 workers on the lowest wages are being underpaid, after a number of firms were recently exposed for failing to compensate employees fairly. The national minimum wage is the minimum rate per hour that an employer can award a worker to