Vambo Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 FLEEING A PAY HIKE Grocery chain closes two stores in city that required 'hero pay' Hero pay ordinances bump pay for workers in retail stores and pharmacies with 300 or more workers due to the hazards of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Long Beach, eligible workers have seen a $4 per hour increase in their wages. Democratic Mayor Robert Garcia approved the ordinance in January. Other cities in California have taken similar measures, with Los Angeles approving "hero pay" in March at $5 an hour. Local leaders and union workers applauded the move, but the measure did not pass entirely with fanfare: The California Grocers Association immediately filed for an injunction on the pay hike, but a federal judge denied the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 The Unintended Consequences Of Raising Minimum Wage To $15 https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2019/07/10/... Jul 10, 2019 · A rough back-of-the-envelope calculation of a typical restaurant that employs workers at $15 an hour exemplifies the unintended consequences of the minimum wage increase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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