California's new law increasing the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 an hour has gone into effect, impacting restaurants with at least 60 locations nationwide. The law also establishes a Fast Food Council to approve further pay increases and set working condition standards.
California 's new law boosting the minimum wage for fast-food workers in the state to $20 an hour went into effect Monday, impacting restaurants that have at least 60 locations nationwide, except those that make and sell their own bread. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the legislation, AB 1228, into law in September.
In addition to the pay raises, it also establishes a "Fast Food Council," including representatives for both workers and employers, that can approve further pay increases and set standards for working conditions. The overall minimum wage for other workers in California is $15.50 an hour, among the highest of any state. The federal minimum wage, which has remained unchanged since 2009, is $7.25 an hour, or $15,080 a year for an employee working 40 hours a week. CALIFORNIA FOOD CHAINS LAYING OFF WORKERS AHEAD OF NEW MINIMUM WAGE LAW The median fast-food worker in the U.S. earned $13.43 an hour in 2022, while those in California made an average of $1
California Law Minimum Wage Fast-Food Workers Restaurants Fast Food Council Pay Raises Working Conditions
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Unaffordable’: California McDonald’s Franchisee Slams Gavin Newsom’s $20 Fast Food Minimum Wage BillSource of breaking news and analysis, insightful commentary and original reporting, curated and written specifically for the new generation of independent and conservative thinkers.
Read more »
Fast Food Workers in California to Receive $20 Minimum WageBeginning April 1, most fast food workers in California will be paid a $20 minimum wage - a nearly $5 per hour raise — under a deal made last year between labor unions and the industry that helped avoid a costly referendum on the November 2024 ballot.
Read more »
California mandates $20 minimum wage for fast food workersA new law in California requires most fast food workers to be paid at least $20 an hour, acknowledging that many of them are adults supporting their families. The statewide minimum wage in California is $16 per hour, one of the highest in the country.
Read more »
California Fast Food Workers' Minimum Wage Increased to $20 an HourThe minimum wage for fast food workers in California has been raised to $20 an hour, challenging the traditional understanding of labor market dynamics. This move recognizes the power of fast food restaurants to set wages and employment levels below the standard economic theory.
Read more »
Will $20 minimum wage crush fast food in California?California is on the cusp of putting the fast-food industry into a curious economic experiment.
Read more »
California $20 fast food minimum wage is a win for workers, but worries franchiseesThe California $20 minimum wage for fast food employees is celebrated by workers, but sparks concerns for some franchise owners.
Read more »