HR Dive

‘Why was my raise only 3%?’ and other pay questions managers must be able to answer

If an employer communicates that merit raises will be in the 3% range, “almost nobody thinks they’re getting 3%,” Luitjens said. “Everyone thinks they’re better than everybody else.” ...

If You Get A ‘Peanut Butter Raise,’ Here’s What You Should Do

March is a month for job reviews. If you get a "peanut butter raise," it’s important to know what it means, how it could hurt ...
The Washington Post

Congress could get a healthy pay raise, courtesy of the courts

For more than 15 years, members of Congress have blocked themselves from receiving an automatic cost-of-living increase in their pay despite soaring prices across America. In private, many members ...
The Vindicator

Youngstown police likely to get 4% pay raise

YOUNGSTOWN — A three-year contract with the city’s police patrol union that gives members 4% annual raises, retroactive to last year, as well as an additional $1 per hour for this year and 2027 is up ...

What happened in court hearing on Quincy lawsuit over mayor's raise

A Norfolk Superior Court judge heard closing arguments in a case about rejected petition signatures and a $126,000 pay raise ...
Hawaii News Now

State lawmakers introduce legislation to increase pay for federal employees

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A U.S. senator and congressman introduced a bill to the legislature that would increase pay for federal employees. U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Congressman James ...
Orlando Weekly

DeSantis’ $374M request for correction officer pay raises gets a boost

Florida Lieutenant Gov. Jay Collins — now a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor — traveled to the Panhandle Monday to promote Gov. Ron DeSantis’ budget request to raise starting pay ...
AOL

In 2026, your performance might not be reflected in your pay raise

Something has shifted at a growing number of workplaces: Performance reviews are out and annual pay raises are standardized. According to a new report from Payscale, a compensation research firm, more ...
Biloxi Sun Herald

MS teachers may get a pay bump soon. Here’s how much and the last time they got a raise

Mississippi teachers are favored to receive a significant pay bump after state lawmakers voted for a bill to boost educator salaries. House Bill 1126 to raise teacher pay by $5,000 passed unanimously ...
al.com

How much of a pay raise should Alabama teachers get? Here’s what you said

Alabama lawmakers are considering a 2% raise for teachers and school employees. Last week, AL.com surveyed readers of our “Politics Plus” newsletter. Scroll down to see results. “We’re seeing serious ...
Fox2Now St. Louis

St. Louis police set for another 7% pay raise

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis police officers are set for another pay increase after the St. Louis Police Officers Association (SLPOA) reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, union officials ...
STAT

Trump administration proposes tiny pay raise to 2027 Medicare Advantage plans

Bob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other providers — reporting on how money influences those businesses and shapes what we all pay for care. He is also ...