Posted 4/1/2024, 9:00:00 AM
California Raises Minimum Wage to $20/hr for Fast-Food Workers at Major Chains
- Half a million fast-food workers in California getting a minimum wage hike to $20 per hour starting today
- Increase represents a 25% raise for many workers at chains like McDonald's, Pizza Hut, KFC, Subway, Starbucks
- Workers say raise provides relief from high cost of living but is still not enough to feel financially secure
- Franchise owners raising concerns about higher labor costs, planning price increases, automation, and cutting hours
- New wage law applies to fast-food chains with over 60 locations; exemptions for some smaller bakeries and airport outlets
