California’s mandatory minimum wage for fast food workers took effect Monday, with $20 per hour now in place.
Here’s what we know from the pages of The Times:
Background
The wage increase established by Assembly Bill 1228 applies to California fast food workers employed by any chain with more than 60 locations nationwide and covers both company-owned and franchised locations . The state has more than 540,000 fast food workers, including about 195,000 in Los Angeles and Orange counties, according to the latest May 2022 figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Change
The previous minimum wage in California for any industry was $16 an hour, meaning many cashiers, line cooks and preppers, counter attendants and baristas will see an increase of up to ‘to 25% overnight. Here’s a preview.
Rising prices?
Some fast food operators have said they plan to raise prices – or are considering doing so. Although Chipotle has not yet announced a final decision on the new prices, many other chains like McDonald’s, Starbucks and Jack in the Box say they are considering imposing the wage increase on consumers or changing their operations . Here’s a look at what other change chains have in mind.
New advice
Along with the minimum wage increase, the new law created a Fast Food Council — made up of business and union representatives — that has the power to set future wage increases (up to a maximum of 3. 5% per year) and to develop standards on working conditions and working conditions of employees. safety and training.
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