AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFederal Minimum Wage Push: Sen. Chris Murphy introduced the “Living Wage for All Act,” aiming to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $25 an hour over several years, arguing 45% of workers earn less than that. Immigration & Work Impacts: The Supreme Court backed the Trump administration’s move to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, with advocates warning of major fallout for employers and care workforces, including disability services. AI + Hiring Pressure: A new Enhancv study says nearly 80% of professionals hold a second full-time job as “secret overemployment” to hedge layoffs and restructuring, with many working hybrid or in-office. Workforce & Care Infrastructure: A venture bet on the “care economy” highlights childcare, leave management, and benefits navigation as underfunded labor-market infrastructure. Data Centers vs. Jobs: Rep. André Carson joined a push for a data center moratorium tied to AI safety and worker/community protections. State Labor Snapshot: Florida’s unemployment rate held at 4.8% in May as small-business hiring stayed “essentially flat.” Workplace Compliance: EEOC reminded employers that pre-employment health questionnaires may violate GINA.
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