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Wisconsin Cites Burger King Operator for 1,656 Child Labor and Wage Violations, Orders Back Pay

The case marks Wisconsin's largest child labor and wage determination.

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U.S. Jobless Claims Edge Down to 209,000 as Layoffs Stay Low

California’s Minimum Wage Rises to $16.90 as 19 States Lift Pay Floors for 2026

Labor Secretary’s Top Aides Put on Leave as Watchdog Probes Misconduct Allegations

Audit Finds Maryland Missed Chance to Recover Most Pandemic Unemployment Overpayments

Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Under Internal Review After Misconduct Complaint

Russia Confirms 2026 Work Calendar With Seven Shortened Weeks and No Six-Day Weeks

India Draft Rules Set Gig Worker Social Security, Require Up to 5% Wage Contributions by June 30

Argentina Updates Domestic Worker Minimum Pay as Bonus Is Folded Into Base Salary

Mexico’s 40-Hour Week Plan Details Gradual Rollout Starting 2027 in Draft Sent to Senate

Mexico's 2026 Minimum Wage Takes Effect With 13% National Rise, 5% in Border Zone

Labour Ministry Drafts Social Security Rules Setting 90-Day Threshold for Gig Workers

Minimum Wages Rise in 19 States to Start 2026

Brazil and Portugal Put New Minimum Wages Into Effect on Jan. 1

Minimum Wages Rise in 19 States as 2026 Increases Take Effect

UAE Sets Dh6,000 Minimum Wage for Emiratis in Private Sector From Jan. 1

Russia Sets First Workday of 2026 for January 12 as 12-Day New Year Break Begins

Mexico Sets Phased Shift to a 40-Hour Workweek Starting in 2026

IMSS Says Pilot for Platform Workers’ Social Security Will Continue Beyond 180-Day Window

Minimum Wages Rise in 19 States on Jan. 1, Lifting Pay for Millions