Inflation makes everything cost more—rent, groceries, gas. A cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) helps workers keep up. But what if your boss refuses? Is that just unfair, or could it actually be illegal? Let’s dive into the facts.
If you've seen pay gains nullified by a minimum wage increase and your employer refuses to adjust your pay in accordingly, you still have some cards to play.
You'll be shocked to see how the minimum wage has changed (and not changed) over the years—and how it compares to today's rate when inflation is taken into account.
