Fast-Food Minimum Wage Goes Up Next Week
A new state law requiring fast food workers' minimum wage to jump to $20 per hour takes effect this coming Monday, April 1st. A new state law requires fast food workers' minimum wage to increase to $20 per hour, set to take effect on April 1st. The pay increase applies to California fast-food workers employed by any chain with over 60 locations nationwide, including corporate-owned and franchised locations. Industry leaders predict this will lead many fast food restaurants to increase prices or possibly lay off some staff. The current minimum wage in California, regardless of industry, is $16, so some workers could see a rise of up to 25% overnight. In recent weeks, the California legislature has voted on exemptions for the new law, which includes fast food outlets at airports, hotels, arenas, college campuses, museums, and casinos.
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Fast-Food Minimum Wage Goes Up Next Week
Sacramento, CA — A new state law requiring fast food workers’ minimum wage to jump to $20 per hour takes effect this coming Monday, April 1st.
Industry leaders say it will lead many fast-food restaurants to increase prices and/or potentially lay off some staff.
The pay increase established by Assembly Bill 1228 applies to California fast-food workers employed by any chain with over 60 locations nationwide, and includes corporate-owned and franchised locations.
California has an estimated 540,000 fast-food workers. The current minimum wage in the state, regardless of industry, is $16, so some workers could see a raise of up to 25% overnight.
In recent weeks, the California legislature has been voting on exemptions for the new law, including fast-food restaurants at airports, hotels, arenas, college campuses, museums, and casinos.
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