What We’re Reading: January 2, 2018

These are the day’s top talent stories from around the web.

Fresh minimum wage laws go into effect today in 18 states, reports Fast Company.

Factories globally are struggling to keep up with the demands of strong economies, writes Bloomberg.

The new tax bill could mean major savings for gig workers, but there are still costs, reports The New York Times.

Here are predictions of how education will change in 2018, via NPR.

Finally, net neutrality is set to be a top campaign issue this year, according to Wired.