Sentences with phrase «wage level still»

Among those options was the implementation of a so - called wage floor that would prevent companies from paying foreign workers beneath a set wage level still to be determined.

Not exact matches

Still, many economists and public policy advocates argue that in states where minimum wage is higher than the federal mandate, the economies fare better than in states where businesses stick to the federal minimum wage, which is currently not indexed to inflation and hence forces some workers to live below poverty level.

But consumption patterns are likely to diverge from past cycles, given long - term factors inhibiting wage growth, still elevated debt levels and an older population.

Up front we have a few world - class players surrounded by some serious pretenders... Sanchez is by far the most accomplished player in our attack but the controversy surrounding his contractual mishandling could see him go before the window closes or most definitely by season's end... obviously a mistake by both parties involved, as Sanchez's exploits have never been more on display than in North London, but the club's irresponsible wage structure and lack of real intent have been the real undoing in this mess... Lacazette, who I think has some world - class skills as a front man, will only be as good as the players and system around him, which is troubling due to our current roster and Wenger's love of sideways passing... Walcott should have been sold years ago, enough said, and Welbeck should never have been brought in from the get - go... both of these players have suffered numerous injuries over their respective careers and neither are good enough to overcome such difficulties: not to mention, they both are below average first - touch players, which should be the baseline test for any player coming to a Wenger - led Arsenal team... Perez should have been played wide left or never purchased at all; what a huge waste of time and money, which is ridiculous considering our penny pinching ways and the fact that fans had been clamoring for a real striker for years... finally Giroud, the fact that he stills wears the jersey is a direct indictment of this club's failure to get things right... this isn't necessarily an attack on Giroud because I think he has some highly valued skills, but not for a team that has struggled to take their sideways soccer to the next level, as his presence slows their game even more, combined with our average, at best, finishing skills... far too often those in charge have either settled or chosen half - measures and ultimately it is us that suffer because no matter what happens Wenger, Gazidis and Kroenke will always make more money whereas we will always be the ones paying for their mistakes... so every time someone suggests we should just shut - up and support the team just think of all the sacrifices you've made along the way and simply reply... f *** off

Most of the those big named strikers are already tied up in contracts which only then leaves the «Nearly Rans» or footballing journeymen who just want to finish their illustrious careers earning a big wage based on their previous conquests whilst still playing at the highest level.

I was a teen mom and I've been divorced for 3 years this summer, with one income and no child support, I'm still above the poverty level which I must say is not set to be «living wage» because people like me, who are just above it, have a hard time making ends meet.

Labor costs often amount to as much as half of the budget for a school nutrition department, but salary for cafeteria workers varies greatly, with some districts paying close to minimum wage for entry level workers, while others may pay closer to $ 15 - 20 per hour even for those workers still at first step.

(He noted that he was not comfortable paraphrasing the mayor's remarks, but after Republicans won control over the State Senate, the mayor told reporters he will still try to achieve his left - leaning goals, such as increasing the minimum wage in New York City above the state level and passing the DREAM Act, which provides tuition assistance for immigrant children.)

- GDP per capita is still lower than it was before the recession - Earnings and household incomes are far lower in real terms than they were in 2010 - Five million people earn less than the Living Wage - George Osborne has failed to balance the Budget by 2015, meaning 40 % of the work must be done in the next parliament - Absolute poverty increased by 300,000 between 2010/11 and 2012/13 - Almost two - thirds of poor children fail to achieve the basics of five GCSEs including English and maths - Children eligible for free school meals remain far less likely to be school - ready than their peers - Childcare affordability and availability means many parents struggle to return to work - Poor children are less likely to be taught by the best teachers - The education system is currently going through widespread reform and the full effects will not be seen for some time - Long - term youth unemployment of over 12 months is nearly double pre-recession levels at around 200,000 - Pay of young people took a severe hit over the recession and is yet to recover - The number of students from state schools and disadvantaged backgrounds going to Russell Group universities has flatlined for a decade

«$ 8 an hour is still way below a poverty level wage.»

Why does the gender wage gap still exist, and what can women lawyers do to level the playing field?