The government could revive an idea to make it mandatory for large companies to report their pay gaps by ethnicity.
Tag: Wages and Salaries
‘It’s Time for a Change’: Workers Idled by the Virus Try New Careers
Facing a loss of hours, unsecured wages and slow reopenings, some unemployed Britons are reconsidering their livelihoods.
Britain Plans Incentives to Bring Its Workers Back
Fearing layoffs as a furlough program expires, the government is prodding businesses to coax their staff members to return — and consumers to eat out.
Laid Off and Locked Up: Virus Traps Domestic Workers in Arab States
The pandemic and economic crises have caused many workers to lose their jobs. Some have been detained, abused, deprived of wages and stranded far from home with nowhere to turn for help.
Will Europe or the US Recover Faster from Coronavirus?
The United States, with its readiness to fire and hire, normally bounces back faster after a recession. This time, though, Europe’s model may be better.
Amazon Reaches Deal With French Unions in Coronavirus Safety Dispute
The online giant will begin reopening its six warehouses in France following a legal battle over protections for employees.
‘I’m Just Living a Nightmare’: Oil Industry Braces for Devastation
Across the United States, companies are laying off workers, shutting down wells and preparing for a prolonged slump as oil prices tumble.
Covid-19’s Economic Pain Is Universal. But Relief? Depends on Where You Live.
In some countries, workers will have 90 percent of lost wages covered. In others, residents fear eviction. Nation to nation, rescue plans reflect conflicting ideas of government’s role in a crisis.
Pandemic Erodes Gig Economy Work
Gig companies promoted their flexible hours as an economic lifeline for workers. In the coronavirus outbreak, it has been anything but.
Paid to Stay Home: Europe’s Safety Net Could Ease Toll of Coronavirus
Europe’s social policies are sometimes seen as overly generous. Yet they may help cushion the economic impact of the virus.