Most of California's fast food workers are set to be paid at least $20 per hour. A new law mandating the minimum wage increase for fast food workers is scheduled to take effect on Monday.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Newsom signs landmark law for fast food workers "It is saddening that the industry is looking for a way out of providing a seat at the table amongst all stakeholders," said the bill’s author, Democratic Assemblyman Chris Holden. He said the workers "make the multi-billio...
In conclusion, we believe that the new California law on fast food wages is a recipe for disaster. It may raise the prices and lower the quality of fast-food products, reduce the employment and hours of fast-food workers, and create unfair and inefficient distortions in the labor market. ...
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California's new$20 minimum wagefor fast food workers has come at a burdensome cost for franchise owners. Not only have many been forced to make some tough decisions – slashing hours and cutting out jobs, but now, in some instances, they're even filling in for others to k...
City Council passes fast-food eateries law New definitions for full-service restaurants and cafes downtownTasha Bartholomew, STAFF WRITER
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