In a controversial move that could set a new precedent for the fast-food industry, California has enacted new legislation that will raise the minimum wage for the majority of its fast-food workers to $20 per hour starting today. This significant wage hike, from the previous $16, has been heralded as a monumental step towards financial security for workers in a traditionally low-paying sector. However, the law now burdens business owners with additional labor costs and raises concerns about potential price increases in a state already grappling with a high cost of living.
The new law, a product of the state legislature’s efforts last year, was created in part to acknowledge
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