Topline Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Thursday that will ensure state fast food workers are paid at least $20 an hour, making it the highest minimum wage of any state in the country and a significant increase from California’s current $15.50 rate, which has been scrutinized for falling well below the state’s living wage. The law will apply to workers at chains with more than 60 locations nationwide. (AP Photo/Damian … [+] Dovarganes)Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Key Facts The law will go into effect next April 1 and applies to restaurant workers at chains that have at least 60 locations nationwide. The law also establishes a fast food council with the power to increase the wage by 3.5% each year through 2029 or the annual change in the con… Click below to read the full story from Forbes
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