Labor group demands California's $20 minimum wage for fast food workers extend to all sectors
A fair wage advocacy group is demanding that California’s new $20 minimum wage law for fast workers be extended to all sectors across the state.
In-N-Out burger heiress fought 'toe-to-toe' to keep costs down amid minimum wage hike
In-N-Out owner Lynsi Snyder is fighting to keep costs down, saying she feels an obligation to customers even as rivals increase prices to offset the new minimum wage legislation.
California minimum wage shocks fast food workers as restaurant closes: 'Only the beginning,' ex-manager warns
The Fosters Freeze team in Lemoore, California, felt "shock" as they learned of the restaurant's last-minute closure on Monday, following the state's newly enacted $20 minimum wage law.
California minimum-wage mandate causes maximum damage
California went ahead with its extreme minimum-wage mandate, and fast-food companies and residents are beginning to suffer with high prices, job cuts and business closures.
California fast food franchisee slams new minimum wage, invests in Nevada over six-figure loss
After claiming to be out $470,000 due to California's $20 minimum wage hike, franchise operator Alex Johnson is moving future restaurant openings to Nevada.
Restaurant owner fears California minimum wage law is 'a silent tax' on consumers, 'collapsing' businesses
Restaurants are being forced to lay off employees and charge $26 for a burger meal due to California's Gavin Newsom-approved minimum wage, which goes into effect Monday.
California food chains laying off workers ahead of new minimum wage law
California fast-food chains are bracing for a new minimum wage law set to go into effect on April 1 by letting go of employees in recent weeks.
Mike Rowe details 'unintended consequences' from CA's $20 minimum wage: 'Bad look for the governor, Panera'
Creating political controversy over wages is a "bad look," according to "How America Works" host Mike Rowe, who warns the recent Panera debate is a step towards kiosks replacing low-wage workers.
California GOP calls for investigation into Newsom’s ties to Panera franchisee exempt from minimum wage law
GOP lawmakers are calling on the Attorney General to investigate Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ties to a Panera Bread franchisee and the restaurant’s exemption from the state’s minimum wage.
Gavin Newsom, billionaire donor rip 'absurd' suggestion they mutually benefited from minimum wage exemption
Gavin Newsom and one of his longtime donors are pushing back on a report the two benefited from an exemption to the state's new $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers.
Newsom sparks outrage over minimum wage exemption benefiting donor, critics demand probe: 'Crooked deal'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is under fire following reports he carved out an exemption that helps one of his donors avoid his state's minimum wage increase.
Major Gavin Newsom donor benefitting from California $20 minimum wage exemption pushed by governor: report
Billionaire Greg Flynn, a major donor to Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom, is benefitting from an exemption to the state's new $20 minimum wage regulations.
DoorDash says data shows Seattle pay rules have caused 'unprecedented drop' in business
DoorDash said that it has seen an "unprecedented drop in order volume" in Seattle since the city council's minimum pay law for app workers took effect in January.
Seattle's minimum pay ordinance hurting delivery drivers it meant to help
The Seattle City Council's minimum pay law for app workers is taking a bite out of delivery orders for food and groceries as consumers balk at higher order costs.
Fast-food prices set to rise at McDonald's, Chipotle and others as California minimum wage hike looms
Fast-food workers in California will make $20 an hour when the industry's new minimum wage law takes effect in April, with some fast-food restaurants preparing to raise prices.
Walmart to give US store managers a raise
Walmart announced that U.S. store managers will see a salary increase from $117,000 to $128,000 annually and will get larger bonuses beginning on February 1, 2024.
Americans in these states are getting a pay raise this year
Nearly half of the U.S. states are increasing their minimum wages at the start of 2024, which is projected to give nearly 10 million workers a pay increase.
Los Angeles dessert shop announces sudden closure of locations, cites cost of business in California
A Los Angeles bakery chain announced the closure of its stores on New Year's Eve, citing the rising costs of doing business in California.
New York minimum wage increase goes into effect as 2024 begins
New York state's minimum wage increases went into effect at the stroke of midnight, raising pay across the state, with special rates implemented in New York City.
California Pizza Hut franchises announce layoffs of delivery drivers before new $20 minimum wage: report
Several Pizza Hut franchises in California will lay off delivery drivers across the state months before a new minimum wage law will go into effect.