...Jun Zhang; Ting Pan Purpose This study aims to explore the spatial impact of an increase in the minimum wage on the labor productivity of star-rated hotels in China. Design/methodology/approach The impact is analyzed by using the dynamic spatial Durbin model. Findings The authors find a U...

...Nur Hidayah Che Ahmat; Susan Wohlsdorf Arendt; Daniel Wayne Russell Purpose This study aims to generate novel insights about minimum wage policy implementation through a joint assessment of the mediating roles of work motivation, work engagement and job satisfaction in predicting outcomes...

...Toni Repetti; Susan Roe Purpose State and local governments are considering large increases to the minimum wage. As restaurants employ many individuals paid at or below minimum wage, these changes may affect their businesses. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the anticipated effects...

... Minimum wage Pay Pay From 1943 to 1993, minimum hourly rates of pay for manual workers in the hotel sector were determined statutorily by the Licensed Residential Establishment and Licensed Restaurant Wages Council (LRE). The LRE provided a yearly pay review at the time of abolition for some...