A McDonald's spokeswoman said that Erlinger's letter was clear that he "welcomes legislation that increases wages for all workers, as long as it is done thoughtfully and fairly." In the letter, Erlinger said the legislation would impose "higher costs on one type of restaurant" -- those ...
When the California legislature first approved a fast-food-specific minimum wage in 2022, McDonald’s USA President Joe Erlinger objected to what he called in a letter on its website “lopsided” legislation. A McDonald’s spokeswoman said that Erlinger’s letter was clear that he “welcomes...
The increase to $15 would give California the highest statewide wage in the nation, although efforts in other states could change the ranking by the time the level is reached in 2022. "There is a principle called the living family wage -- you can't expect someone to work if the wages f...
Starbucks to raise baristas' hourly wages by at least 3% The coffee chain said it is increasing eligible employees' pay, with longer-tenured workers in line for bigger raises. Nov 6, 2023 California bill would lift pay for fast-food workers to $20 an hour ...
Looking Ahead to 2022 Activity on minimum wages at the federal and state levels is already on deck for the coming year. On January 30, President Biden’s executive order to require a $15 minimum wage floor for all federal contractors will go into effect. This represents the current scope of...
California, New York Enact Statewide $15 Minimum WagesBlood, Michael R
California Minimum Wage 2024 In 2022, California became the first state to reach a $15 standard minimum wage (for large employers) and its cities continue to pass new wage laws. Also, in 2023 California did away with its separate rates for large employers. ...
California’s minimum wage law is the latest and largest victory in apowerfulmovementpushing for higher minimum wages across the United States. Supporters of this movement argue that the current minimum wage is too low to allow workers to make ends meet. ...
Assuming wages rise 2 percent per year across the board — a rough estimate, but faster than they have risen in recent years either nationally or in California — then in 2022, about 40 percent of California workers will be in “significantly affected” occupations and 30 percent...
Millions of workers nationwide could be in line for a pay hike next year, with half of U.S. states planning to boost their minimum wages in 2024. The increases will boost the baseline pay to at least $16 an hour in three states: California, New York and Washington. In 22 states, the...