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Small-Business Owners Are Split on the Federal Minimum Wage Debate
Many business owners polled favor a higher minimum wage because it means customers with more money to spend.
Election 2016
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7 Things Business Owners Need to Know Post-Election
Last night's vote has brought market scares, wage hikes, marijuana legalization and more.
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Contrary to Perception, Small Businesses Do Back a Minimum-Wage Increase
An activist from the small business community makes the case for today's ballot initiatives in Arizona, Colorado, Maine and Washington State.
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The Small-Business Guide to Managing Minimum Wage Increases
All politics aside, changes in the minimum wage have effects on all businesses, large and small, whether you voted for them or not. Get out ahead of policy and start a comprehensive analysis of your company now.
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4 Considerations for Entrepreneurs in the Minimum Wage Debate
If you're a small-business owner who hopes the fuss will die down after November -- it won't.
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Labor Groups Criticize Disney Over Worker Conditions at Chinese Suppliers
Disney, set to open a $5.5 billion theme park in mainland China on Thursday, said it took any violation of labor regulations 'seriously' and that it would investigate any allegations against its suppliers.
Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Wage Hike to $15 an Hour Would Cost it $4.95 Billion, Study Says
The world's largest retailer raised wages for its hourly workers to $10 per hour earlier this year, but labor groups have called the raise inadequate.
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New York and California Governors Sign $15 Minimum Wage Laws
'This new economy is not a fair economy for the middle class and the working families of this country,' Andrew Cuomo said.
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California's Minimum Wage Hike Puts Business Community at Risk
With a $15-an-hour wage, lawmakers in the Golden State tell business owners, 'Go east, young man.'
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California Unions, Lawmakers Agree to $15 Minimum Wage
If the deal passes the legislature, the wage hike would take effect in 2022.
Ecommerce
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You May Have to Pay More for Ecommerce Orders Because of Minimum Wage Hikes
New report says each $1 increase in average hourly wages would add $1 million in costs to a warehouse with a staff of at least 500.
Radicals & Visionaries
Tipping Point: Is It Time to Rethink Gratuity in Restaurants?
There's a growing movement to eliminate gratuities for servers. What does this mean for the restaurant world?
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The Minimum Wage Battle Is Here to Stay
The fight will continue to drag on, state by state and city by city, over the next few years.
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3 Reasons You Should Increase Employee Pay Now
An increase to the minimum wage has already become law in several cities, and a federal bill is under review. But there are benefits to taking action ahead of any mandates.
Minimum wage is the lowest wage that can be paid to a company employee permitted by law or special contract. Minimum wage is a hotly debated topic among business owners, states and the country as a whole.
