Minimum Wage: Page 8
Preaching the Morality of Capitalism
This year, bashing the immorality of unfettered markets has been in vogue. It is high time to turn that debate on its head.
What Franchisees Could Lose If the Minimum Wage Is Raised
As fast-food workers prepare to strike in 100 cities this Thursday, franchisees and business owners grapple with the minimum wage question.
Raising the Minimum Wage Isn't a Magic Bullet
The claim that increasing the minimum wage to $10.10 would slash poverty rates in half is overly simplistic.
What Raising Workers' Pay Would Mean for Franchise Owners, Consumers
As U.S. fast-food workers continue to strike over wages, concerns build about what a wage hike might do to franchise owners and consumers.
5 Reasons the Fast-Food Worker Protests Are Off Base
No one wants families to suffer, or go hungry or not receive fair pay for the quality of their skill. But that's not what these protests are about, writes Ray Hennessey.
D.C. Moves to Hike Minimum Wage for Big-Box Retail Employees Despite Wal-Mart Opposition
Washington, D.C., lawmakers have voted to require big-box retailers to pay 50 percent more than the district's legal minimum wage.
Entrepreneurs Like Obama's Call for Tax Reform, Immigration Overhaul and Deficit Accord -- Minimum-Wage Hike, Not So Much
In his first State of the Union Address of his second term, the President touched on a handful of issues that matter to the U.S. small-business community.
Listen to Small Business: Don't Increase the Minimum Wage (Opinion)
Business owners often oppose the minimum wage because it reduces their profits. But their position might be more helpful to low-skilled workers than the altruistic views of elected officials.
How to Barter to Save Money Without Running Afoul Labor and Tax Rules
Here's what your business needs to know about volunteers and paying in barter.
Federal Wage Regulations Bring More Red Tape
A new rule that kicks in today asks employers of tipped workers to do more paperwork or face the loss of a key credit.
Am I legally bound to give employees an annual review?
Raising the Minimum Wage
Will a higher minimum wage hurt entrepreneurs? Many say no.
How to Set Salaries
Determining what to pay your employees doesn't have to feel like a calculus test. Follow these tips for setting fair and equitable rates that won't break the bank.