Posts tagged premium pay
Skilled freelancing jumps as AI redefines work
July 27, 2026 // The Upwork (upwork.com) Research Institute surveyed 2,400 U.S.-based skilled workers between March and April 2026 to produce the report. Freelancers performing AI-augmented work on the Upwork Marketplace earned 34% more per hour than those not incorporating AI. AI-augmented professional services grew 72% in volume with earnings rising 22%, while generative AI and creative production work saw 90% growth in contract starts — yet per-contract earnings in that category declined by 13%.
Union-registered nurses issue notice on possible strike at Henry Ford Genesys
August 23, 2025 // The Teamsters Local 332 president representing them posted a video on Facebook Wednesday night announcing 93% of members voted the company’s contract offer down. Thursday, Aug. 21, the union issued a 10 day notice, threatening to strike on Sept. 1. The union and the hospital been working to negotiate a new contract since April.
‘You made the mistake’: Louisville Metro employees frustrated about premium pay deduction
February 20, 2022 // Harmon writes they "believed based on past practice that premium pay would be exempt from County Employees Retirement System (CERS) withholdings. Unfortunately, CERS has notified Louisville Metro Government that these payments are considered wages and, for that reason, are subject to CERS withholdings."