I don't understand employers who try to get out of paying their employees minimum wage -- or even better, a *living* wage.
Due to the flexible nature of the term "living" there is not an accepted measure of what a living wage is - so it does vary by location and household type.
Absolutely -- however at best, employers take that into account depending on their location.
The labor laws in the UK are pretty amazing - right to leave for child care, flexible working hours, 28 paid holidays and a minimum wage.
Ummmmm.....jealous! Not always the case in the US unfortunately. You've listed a wish list for many Americans, right there.
Exactly - the US has a minimum wage that is ridiculous and discourages working more than 40 hours - that is nothing.