Minimum wage earners in Missouri and other states across the U.S. received an increase in hourly income in the new year. Starting in 2014, Missouri increased its minimum wage from $7.35 an hour to $7.50. The increase was not mandated
Some states may be poised to consider raising their minimum wages in the aftermath of California making the decision to hike its own minimum wage to $10 by the year 2016. At least eight states are contemplating raising their minimum
Many Missouri restaurants may no longer add gratuities to the checks presented to large parties after the Internal Revenue Service announced that they are changing the way these tips will be classified. Wait staff are responsible for reporting tips which
Kansas City fast food chains were protested in the second one-day work action in under a month. McDonald’s and Church’s Chicken locations were targeted by protesters, who claimed that although the chains followed wage laws, they were not paying their
In Missouri, wage laws allow for an adjustment of the minimum wage every year based upon current rates of inflation. As such, a report that was released on Aug. 15 shows that the minimum wage should increase by 15 cents
Three former Missouri police officers are suing the city of Potosi for several violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The officers have joined together in a class action lawsuit and are asking for $500,000 from the city. In addition
On July 24, President Obama spoke in favor of increasing the minimum wage for employees. His call was echoed by employee advocates in Kansas City. Minimum wage laws provide that the federal minimum wage is only $7.25 per hour, which
Dollar General facing labor law suit National small box retailer Dollar General has found itself as the defendant in a lawsuit over unfair labor practices. The company, which has a handbook that mentions how violations of wage laws, such as
Missouri residents may be interested in sheltered workshops and the wages that they pay their employees. Sheltered workshops are non-profit organizations that provide jobs to disabled and handicapped workers. However, many of these workshops pay far less than minimum wage
Internships are a way for many Missouri college students gain the industry experience they need to land a job after graduation. The problem, however, is that many internships are unpaid, forcing college students who want the opportunity to learn hands-on
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