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Massachusetts could be the next state to get rid of the ‘subminimum wage’ for tipped workers
The federal minimum wage for tipped workers has stood at US$2.13 an hour since 1991.…
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No, America’s battery plant boom isn’t going bust – construction is on track for the biggest factories, with over 23,000 jobs planned
The United States is in the midst of the biggest boom in clean energy manufacturing…
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Jobs report gives a final lackluster snapshot prior to election − but overall, the economy under Biden has been a tale of 2 eras
The U.S. economy added just 12,000 jobs in October 2024, less than most economists expected…
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The next president will play a key role in shaping US trade policy – here’s what voters need to know
From the ports of Los Angeles to the cornfields of Iowa, the U.S.’s international trade…
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Tariffs are back in the spotlight, but skepticism of free trade has deep roots in American history
One of the more surprising developments in recent American politics has been the backlash against…
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People with blindness and low vision are squeezed by high costs of living − new research
Colin Wong, a blind Ph.D. student, can’t forget having to pay US$100 for an Uber…
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Religion in the workplace is tricky – but employers and employees both lose when it becomes a total taboo
Since we spend so much of our lives at our jobs, it’s only natural that…
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Rising partisanship is making nonprofits more reluctant to engage in policy debates − new research
Afraid of partisan rancor, nonprofits are biting their tongues, with divisive politics hindering public policy…
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Corporate social responsibility disclosures are a double-edged sword, new research suggests
Hoping to win over customers, businesses from Amazon to Zoom have taken to touting their…
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Why donors should ask local communities what matters to them while deciding what success looks like
Have you ever asked a teacher whether something will be on an upcoming test to…