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[US] New wage deal for Amazon warehouse and transportation workers including free Prime [US] New wage deal for Amazon warehouse and transportation workers including free Prime

The retail giant is set to raise hourly wages by at least $1.50, bringing the company’s average starting wage to...
24 Sep 2024

[US] Texas businessman ordered to pay $38.9 million restitution for tax scheme [US] Texas businessman ordered to pay $38.9 million restitution for tax scheme

Ronald James Paolucci (55) co-founder and employee of American Management Staffing (AMS), was charged with felony information in January 2023.
20 Sep 2024

[Americas] National Payroll Week continues to thrive in Canada [Americas] National Payroll Week continues to thrive in Canada

While many are reluctant to step into the spotlight, payroll professionals deserve to be recognized for this work that is...
19 Sep 2024

[US] How HR leaders can address living wage disparities [US] How HR leaders can address living wage disparities

60 per cent of Black and Hispanic or Latino workers have earnings that are insufficient to cover their family’s basic...
19 Sep 2024

Latest From the States: Court Decision Allows Federal Overtime Rule to Stand Latest From the States: Court Decision Allows Federal Overtime Rule to Stand

This affirmation does not, however, mean the rule is no longer threatened with being rescinded or suspended.
16 Sep 2024

[US] Bank of America increases minimum hourly wage to $24 [US] Bank of America increases minimum hourly wage to $24

The hike is a step towards the bank’s 2021 pledge to reach a $25 minimum hourly wage by 2025, as...
13 Sep 2024

[Canada] Employers upping 2025 salary budgets by 3.4% [Canada] Employers upping 2025 salary budgets by 3.4%

The budgets will be used to apply market-driven adjustments, retain employees in critical roles and differentiate compensation for top performers.
12 Sep 2024