Global News: June 2016 Archives

Telegraph: Has England voted leave or remain in the EU referendum?

Maps by region and voting district showing the outcome of the "Brexit" referendum.

Effect of Weekend Penalty Wage Rates in Australia

On top of a generous minimum wage, the Australian government mandates "penalty wage rates" -- bonus wages for working after 10 p.m. or on weekends or public holidays. The result: Few restaurants are open late, and many small cafes stay open only as long as the owner can stand to be there, because he can't afford to hire a second shift of workers. The link leads to a discussion by restaurant owners about the impact on their businesses.