The chances of the bill passing in the full council remain up in the air, as the mayor has strongly opposed the legislation ...

Portland City Councilors have advanced a ballot proposal to increase the city's minimum wage from $15 to $20 an hour over the next four years to keep up with rising costs of living. The idea, which ...

Murphy Smith says he was unemployed for four years because of medical issues before becoming a rideshare driver in Eugene, Oregon. Driving allows him to work without triggering his severe asthma, ...

Bellingham’s minimum wage increased by $1 this month, reaching $18.66 and impacting local businesses. As the idea of a higher minimum wage helps offset the rising costs of housing, groceries, school ...

Chevron’s permit, formally known as a general license, was granted by the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden. But under Donald Trump, the White House rescinded it in February, giving Chevron ...

In Seattle, where a latte can cost upwards of $7, many customers feel uncertain about when, and how much, to tip. But behind ...

“Minimum wage is such a tricky topic,” Anna Marie ... $20.17/hour for employers in hospitality and transportation industries. • Seattle: $20.76/hour • Tukwila: $21.10/hour for employers ...

As we discussed in a previous blog post, the Washington State minimum wage increased to $16.66 per hour on January 1, 2025. This new state wage ...

The Seattle City Council is scheduled to debate a change to the city's ethics policy Thursday. Current rules require council ...

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the "No Tax on Tips Act," a bill introduced by Texas Senator Ted Cruz that aims to provide tax relief for service industry workers by allowin ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a voter-approved ballot measure gradually raising the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour and requiring employers to provide ...