I don't understand employers who try to get out of paying their employees minimum wage -- or even better, a *living* wage.
Due to the flexible nature of the term "living" there is not an accepted measure of what a living wage is - so it does vary by location and household type.
Absolutely -- however at best, employers take that into account depending on their location.
The labor laws in the UK are pretty amazing - right to leave for child care, flexible working hours, 28 paid holidays and a minimum wage.
Ummmmm.....jealous! Not always the case in the US unfortunately. You've listed a wish list for many Americans, right there.
wage, currently $7.25 but higher in 28 states, and discourages working weeks over 40 hours through time-and-a-half overtime pay. There are no federal or state laws requiring paid holidays or paid family leave: the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 creates a limited right to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in larger employers. There is no automatic right to an occupational pension beyond federally guaranteed social security, but the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 requires standards of prudent management and good governance if employers
Living wage
A living wage is the minimum income necessary for a worker to meet their basic needs. Needs are defined to include food, housing, and other essential needs such as clothing. The goal of a living wage is to allow a worker to afford a basic but decent standard of living. Due to the flexible nature of the term "needs", there is not one universally accepted measure of what a living wage is and as such it varies by location and household type.
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