If you get a raise, you may not end up in a higher tax bracket. But more of your income may be subject to Social Security taxes. And you’ll probably pay more for health care.
Category: Labor and Jobs
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For Women in China’s Communist Party, It’s Lonely at the Top
The New York Times – Business:Mao’s phrase that “women hold up half the sky,” rings hollow as China’s most powerful female politician readies for retirement with few others in line.
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The Fed, Staring Down Two Big Choices, Charts an Aggressive Path
The New York Times – Business:Federal Reserve officials are barreling toward another three-quarter-point increase in November, and they may decide to do more next year.
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New Crack in Apple’s Armor as Dozens Strike at Its Stores in Australia
The New York Times – Business:The uprising will be of keen interest in the U.S., where a second Apple store voted to unionize last week.
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Amazon Labor Union Loses Election at Warehouse Near Albany
The New York Times – Business:By a 2-to-1 ratio, the group had its second defeat since a surprise victory in April on Staten Island.
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Apple Store in Oklahoma City Becomes Second to Unionize
The New York Times – Business:Workers said pay and benefits were good, but complained that managers’ practices often seemed arbitrary.
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Kroger and Albertsons Announce Plan to Merge in $25 Billion Deal
The New York Times – Business:The deal, an effort to bulk up against deep-pocketed rivals Walmart and Amazon, is likely to invite serious antitrust scrutiny from regulators.
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Overlooked No More: Katharine Briggs and Isabel Myers, Creators of a Personality Test
The New York Times – Business:Mother and daughter, they developed the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, which has helped millions of people discover if they are introverts or extroverts or thinkers or feelers.
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Reno Is Booming. Some Workers Feel Left Behind.
The New York Times – Business:Companies are flocking to the Nevada city, but the rising cost of housing, gas and groceries is making daily life a struggle for many who work there.
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Have You Been Shortchanged on Tipped Wages? We Want to Hear From You.
The New York Times – Business:Most states allow workers to be paid less than the usual minimum wage if they get tips. Experts say the system is often abused at employees’ expense.
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Battle Over Wage Rules for Tipped Workers Is Heating Up
The New York Times – Business:A system counting tips toward the minimum wage is being fought in many places. Critics say it’s often abused. Defenders say workers benefit overall.
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Gannett Announces Widespread Cost-Cutting
The New York Times – Business:The moves at the nation’s largest newspaper publisher include a week of mandatory unpaid leave and voluntary buyouts.