Starbucks employees will receive awards up to $ 2000 due to Trump reform

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Starbucks announced a salary increase and other benefits for more than 150 thousands of American employees. This measure was the result of the recent tax reform of President Trump.

Starbucks says it invests about $ 120 million in wage increases. The company will also allocate more than $ 100 million in bonuses for employees.

Coffee shop workers will receive $500, and managers will receive $2000.

Bonuses will be distributed by April 15 employment rate for all full-time, part-time, hourly and hired employees in the country.

In addition to financial rewards, Starbucks establishes a new sick leave policy. Employees will now be able to accumulate sick days based on hours worked. In addition, the company will expand its parental leave policy.

“Today we are proud to announce additional investments in equity, payroll and new partnership and family caregiver benefits that will further enhance our leadership in the industry,” the CEO said in a statement Starbucks Kevin Johnson.

Recall that after the tax reform a number of companies in the United States He pledgedand employees additional bonuses: American Airlines, AT&T, Verizon, Fifth Third Bank, US Bancorp, PNC Financial.

US Senate 20 December accepted the tax reform bill prepared by the administration of President Donald Trump. On the eve of the document approved by the House of Representatives. Now the regulation will be submitted for signature to the head of the White House, after which it will be able to gain legal force. Among other things, it will reduce the corporate tax rate to 21% from 35%.

The White House confidently stated that this measure would be a blessing for the workers, as companies would invest their tax savings in wages and jobs. Many economists argue that corporations will use the funds in the interests of their investors by repurchasing shares and receiving large dividends.

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