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Worcester, MA
Business
Chipotle Increasing Prices In Order To Raise Employees' Wages
Chipotle Mexican Grill is increasing menu prices to cover the costs of raising its workers’ wages, the company announced. Consumers will see price increases of approximately 4 percent at the popular Mexican food chain, with that money being used to increase employees’ paychecks following the company’s announcement that hourly wages for workers would reach an average of $15 by the end of the month. The price hike is likely not to be felt too badly by consumers, with company officials saying that it will amount to quarters and dimes while dramatically boosting their ability to pay employees. …
Kingston, NY
Business
Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect: Here's Who Gets What By Region
Some employees in New York will see a slight increase in their paychecks in the new year as the minimum hourly wage increases. As scheduled, New York's minimum wage got a bump from $11.80 to $12.50 on Thursday, Dec. 31 for most of the state. The 70-cent an hour raise represents an extra $28 weekly for employees working full-time minimum wage jobs. On Long Island and in Westchester County, the minimum wage rose to $14 an hour, while wages will stay steady in New York City at $15. The minimum wage in both those regions has been steadily on the rise for the past four years. Another minimum wa…
Worcester, MA
Business
Massachusetts Minimum Wage Hike Goes Into Effect Jan. 1
Another new year means another increase to Massachusetts’ minimum wage. On Jan. 1, the state’s minimum wage will increase by 75 cents to $13.50 per hour. The hike has been on the books for years and is one of many planned increases that will bring Massachusetts’ minimum wage up to $15 per hour in 2023. Massachusetts passed legislation in 2018 to grow the minimum wage from $11 to $15 over five years. Hikes are planned for 2022 - when the minimum wage will be $14.25 - and, of course, 2023 when the rate will reach $15. There are no more planned minimum wage hikes after 2023. Tipped employ…
Springfield, MA
Business
Central/Western Mass Businesses Fined For Labor Law Violations
Nearly 13,000 Massachusetts employees were cheated out of $6 million in unpaid wages and benefits, according to the Attorney General Maura Healey's annual round-up of fair labor actions. Among the companies cited in the AG’s Labor Day Report are 8 businesses or franchises in Western and Central Massachusetts. Fees and penalties were assessed to local construction and health care companies as well as national chain restaurants. Statewide, in 2020 Healey’s Office won or negotiated for the payment of more than $12 million in restitution and fees from companies over violations such as paying …
Hartford, CT
News
$12 Minimum Wage Starts Today, Sept. 1; More Increases Planned
Today is the first day of a $12 per hour minimum wage in Connecticut. Just yesterday, the minimum wage in Connecticut was $11 per hour. The hike is part of a law passed last year to raise the minimum wage over the next several years. “Nobody working a full-time job should live in poverty,” said Governor Ned Lamont. “For too long, while the nation’s economy grew the income of the lowest-earning workers has stayed flat.” The minimum wage law - “Public Act 19-4” - was passed in May 2019. There are three more increases planned: - $13 per hour starting Aug. 1, 2021 - $14 per hour starting …
Kingston, NY
News
Covid-
19: Amazon To Open New Delivery Centers In Hudson Valley
Amazon is increasing its foothold in the Hudson Valley as it plans for at least two new delivery centers throughout the state that will open by the end of the year. Amazon Logistics announced on Thursday, July 9 that it has signed various leases with the plan to open up new delivery stations in New Windsor in Orange County and in Blauvelt in Rockland County. According to Amazon, delivery stations mark the last mile of the company’s order fulfillment process. Packages are transported to delivery stations from Amazon fulfillment centers, sorted, and then loaded into vehicles for delivery to …
Massapequa, NY
Business
Covid-
19: Here's How Much More Target Will Be Permanently Paying Workers
Target is planning to permanently offer employees an increased hourly wage and additional benefits in appreciation of their work during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The company announced this week that as of July 5, starting hourly wages will be bumped to $15, and employees will also receive a one-time $200 “recognition bonus” for both full and part-type associates that worked during the outbreak. Brian Cornell, Chairman, and CEO of Target made note that the $15 starting wage is 25 percent higher than the industry average nationwide. “In the best of times, our team brings i…
Torrington, CT
Business
Covid-
19: Retail Workers Across Country Stage 'Sickout'
Employees at some of the nation’s largest retailers are staging a one-day “sickout” strike on International Workers Day to protest conditions during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Hundreds of workers at Amazon warehouses, Target, Whole Foods, and employee shoppers at Instacart and Shipt called in sick on Friday, May 1 in protest of what they described as inadequate safety precautions during the pandemic. According to Target Workers Unite!, which organized the sickout, “foot traffic and guest behavior have been atrocious, putting us at needless risk when greater safety measures are…
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Politics
Cuomo Cites Concerns About Divisive Nation, Rise In Hate Crimes During State-Of-State Speech
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's annual State-of-the-State speech took on national and global themes on Wednesday, Jan. 8. In addition to unveiling nearly three dozen initiatives, which can be accessed by clicking here, Cuomo cited concerns about racism and discrimination, calling them "a growing fear and division that is an American cancer." Recognizing that racism and discrimination are not new, he labeled them a virus in our society. "If we do not defeat it, it will defeat us," Cuomo said. "Hate and discrimination have no place in New York." Additionally, Cuomo said New York will build upo…
Stratford, CT
News
These New CT Laws Have Gone Into Effect In 2020
A new year is bringing some new laws for residents in Connecticut. Though elected officials won’t head back to work for another week, the dawn of 2020 is bringing a host of new laws that will impact residents in the Nutmeg State. Among the biggest changes coming to Connecticut residents: Minimum wage increase to $11 an hour, which took effect late last year; The smoking age has been raised to 21; Residents will only be required to renew their driver’s license every eight years, and vehicle registration every three years; Sales tax will be included in several formerly-exempt items - inclu…
Brentwood, NY
News
These New NY Laws Are Taking Effect In 2020
A new year is bringing some new laws for New Yorkers. Though elected officials won’t head back to work for another week, the dawn of 2020 has seen a host of new laws that will impact New York residents. The biggest change coming to the Empire State is the new state bail reform law that will eliminate cash bail for most misdemeanors and non-violent felonies. A new state discovery law has also been enacted, which will require prosecutors to open their evidence to defense attorneys earlier in court proceedings. Employees working for minimum wage in Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk coun…
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
Fairfield Non-Profit Lifts Families In Crisis
If you lost your job or got divorced and suddenly were down to one paycheck to pay the family bills what would you do? Imagine one person dying or becoming ill in a two-income family. Where do they turn? There's an organization based in Darien that steps up to help people in dire circumstances. Emergency financial assistance is available to residents of Southern Fairfield County through grants and loans from Person-to-Person. The volunteer-run non-profit helps individuals and families who lack basic necessities or resources. People who seek the service are in a temporary crisis or livi…
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