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California Tops The Nation for Summer Teen Unemployment

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Minimum Wage

California Tops The Nation for Summer Teen Unemployment

DATA: High Wages Lead to Rocky Year for Denver Restaurants

LA’s History of Wage Hikes Has Already Stunted Hospitality Employment

Tipping and Tip Credits

DC Council Amendment Is Historic First Step Toward Relief for Local Restaurants and Workers

Commentary: Mayor's 'bad math' can't make tip credit elimination look good

Initiative 82 Is a Summer Bummer for DC Restaurant Workers

Mandated Benefits and Flexibility

Paid sick leave may leave Michigan ill

New Evidence Suggests “Fair Workweek” Laws Aren’t Helping Workers

New Study: “Fair Work Week” Laws Force Employees To Go Part-Time

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The Minimum Wage: A Primer

Tipping and Tip Credits

The Case for the Tip Credit

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A Survey of US Economists on a $15 Federal Minimum Wage

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