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Consumers Feel Strained as Inflation Surpasses Wage Growth
Economy // September 13, 2026

American consumers are facing added strain as inflation continues to outpace wage growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Texas AG Race Could Bring New Scrutiny of Workplace AI
Legal & Regulation // August 28, 2026

Texas businesses using artificial intelligence to set compensation or select employees for layoffs could face greater scrutiny if Democratic attorney general nominee Nathan Johnson wins in November. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Calling Out Sick Costs Labor Economy Workers More
Consumer Insights // August 28, 2026

A sick day may last 24 hours. The financial effects can stay much longer. For millions of workers, one missed shift can reduce the next paycheck and force a fast change in household spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Apollo Economist Says AI Affecting Wages More Than Employment
Artificial Intelligence // August 23, 2026

Artificial intelligence is affecting the labor market, though not in the way people might think. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Hourly Work Changes by the Shift but Payday Doesn’t

September 15, 2026
For millions of hourly and shift workers, flexibility is built into when they work but rarely into when they get paid. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing […]

Rising Fuel Costs Change How 64% of Workers Work

August 18, 2026
A posted hourly wage can overstate what a shift is worth to the person being asked to work it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

The $20 Billion Cost of Unpredictable Work Schedules

July 22, 2026
For decades, the hourly labor market has organized worker pay around the wage itself. Employers compete by adding another dollar per hour, workers compare job postings by headline pay, and...

Workers Face Cash Gaps While Earned Wage Access Sits Unused

July 07, 2026
Earned wage access has largely solved the question of availability. The remaining challenge is persuading workers that it deserves a place in their regular financial lives. Get the Full Story...

Quick Reads
Consumers Feel Strained as Inflation Surpasses Wage Growth

September 13, 2026
American consumers are facing added strain as inflation continues to outpace wage growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Apollo Economist Says AI Affecting Wages More Than Employment

August 23, 2026
Artificial intelligence is affecting the labor market, though not in the way people might think. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Labor Dept. Data Shows Workers Getting Slight Pay Bump

July 23, 2026
New government data showed working-class consumers in the United States seeing a bump in pay, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (July 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Branch Embeds On-Demand Pay in Workplace Apps

July 14, 2026
Workforce financial infrastructure provider Branch now enables companies and platforms to embed its earned wage access into scheduling, shift and other tools used by workforces. Get the Full Story Complete...