Category: Wages and Salaries

Job Openings Rose in September Despite Higher Interest Rates

The New York Times – Business:
The labor market has remained stronger than expected even as the Federal Reserve has tried to get inflation under control.
Did your company just add salary information to job posts?

The New York Times – Business:
Tell us how a new law in New York City that requires employers to include salaries on job posts is affecting you.
Salary Transparency Has Arrived. Companies Are Catching Up.

The New York Times – Business:
New York City joins a handful of states in requiring employers to disclose salary ranges for openings. The goal is to narrow disparities.
Bad News for the Fed As Inflation and Wages Continue to Climb Rapidly

The New York Times – Business:
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure showed that price gains remained fast in September, and a gauge of wages it watches closely is climbing quickly.
Most NYC Job Postings Must Include Salaries Starting in November

The New York Times – Business:
A new city law going into effect on Tuesday will require companies with at least four employees to post salary ranges for openings, even if the jobs involve remote or hybrid work.
‘No Jobs Available’: The Feast or Famine Careers of America’s Port Drivers.

The New York Times – Business:
Consumer demand has cooled, leaving fewer containers to pick up on the West Coast. For Marshawn Jackson, a truck driver paid by the delivery, that means a hard scrabble to make ends meet.
For Rail Workers, Anger Persists Over Sick Leave

The New York Times – Business:
A tentative new contract brokered by the White House offered employees one day off, leaving some dissatisfied and raising the risk of another impasse.
Your Paycheck Next Year Will Be Affected by Inflation. Here’s How.

The New York Times – Business:
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.
Bread Prices Skyrocket as Inflation Grips Europe

The New York Times – Business:
The elevated costs of flour, nuts, eggs and even electricity are forcing bakers to increase their prices and cut their production.
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.
Tens of Thousands March in Paris to Protest Rising Living Costs

The New York Times – Business:
The demonstration occurred on the heels of strikes at oil refineries, adding to a tense political atmosphere.
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.