California Passes Bill to Raise Minimum Wage for Healthcare Workers to $25/hr

California legislature passed a bill to raise minimum wage for healthcare workers to $25/hr, now awaiting Gov. Newsom's signature.
Minimum wage hike would cover workers like cleaners, food service, nurses, but be phased in over time based on facility size.
Larger facilities would reach $25/hr by 2026, while rural hospitals wouldn't hit $25 until 2033.
Bill includes financial distress waiver to temporarily delay wage hikes for struggling facilities.
Costs are still being calculated but expected to be lower than initial $973 million estimate due to amendments.

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California Groups Reach Deal to Raise Minimum Wage to $20/hr, Averting Ballot Fight

California restaurants and unions have agreed to raise the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 per hour, avoiding a potential ballot fight over a previously passed law.

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California state workers to receive pay raises after legislators approve new union contracts

California state workers are expected to receive raises in their paychecks after new union contracts were approved by the California Assembly and Senate, pending Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature.

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McDonald's Franchisees Cry Foul Over California's New Fast Food Labor Law

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California Raises Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers to $20/hr by 2024, Despite Industry Concerns

California Governor Gavin Newsom has pledged to sign a bill into law that will create a $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, representing a significant increase from the current rate of $15.50.

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Posted 9/17/2023, 7:56:21 PM

California Passes Bill to Raise Minimum Wage for Healthcare Workers to $25/hr

California legislature passed a bill to raise minimum wage for healthcare workers to $25/hr, now awaiting Gov. Newsom's signature.
Minimum wage hike would cover workers like cleaners, food service, nurses, but be phased in over time based on facility size.
Larger facilities would reach $25/hr by 2026, while rural hospitals wouldn't hit $25 until 2033.
Bill includes financial distress waiver to temporarily delay wage hikes for struggling facilities.
Costs are still being calculated but expected to be lower than initial $973 million estimate due to amendments.

foxbusiness.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/12/2023

California Groups Reach Deal to Raise Minimum Wage to $20/hr, Averting Ballot Fight

California restaurants and unions have agreed to raise the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 per hour, avoiding a potential ballot fight over a previously passed law.

9/12/2023

California state workers to receive pay raises after legislators approve new union contracts

California state workers are expected to receive raises in their paychecks after new union contracts were approved by the California Assembly and Senate, pending Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature.

9/15/2023

McDonald's Franchisees Cry Foul Over California's New Fast Food Labor Law

9/17/2023

California Raises Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers to $20/hr by 2024, Despite Industry Concerns

California Governor Gavin Newsom has pledged to sign a bill into law that will create a $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, representing a significant increase from the current rate of $15.50.