compensation

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Starbucks said the two moves should increase baristas’ compensation by an estimated 5% to 8% on top of their current pay, though that depends partly on how much customers choose to tip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

At Beck’s request, the company said, capital that would have otherwise gone toward his compensation will instead be put to work on research and development and other priorities.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

It has confirmed in its redress scheme that drivers who were sold agreements with a DCA and not told about it are entitled to compensation.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The rule would be in effect for one year only and would be triggered if the NFL and NFL Referees Assn. cannot agree on the fundamental issues of accountability, compensation and working conditions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

So I told him he should write to That’s Life on BBC and get Esther Rantzen to make the manufacturer pay compensation.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell