California Fast Food Wage Hike Success: Study Shows $20 Minimum Delivers Benefits Without Industry Disruption
New research dismantles predictions of industry turmoil following California's $20 fast food minimum wage law, revealing stable employment and minimal price increases. The Shift Project's analysis shows workers maintained benefits while businesses adapted successfully, potentially setting a precedent for other regions.
Disney to Pay Record $233M Settlement in California Wage Theft Case
Disneyland agrees to historic $233 million settlement benefiting over 50,000 workers in wage theft lawsuit over Anaheim's minimum wage law compliance. The landmark resolution includes $105 million in back pay and sets a precedent for California's entertainment industry.
California Voters Reject Historic $18 Minimum Wage Increase in Close Battle
In a landmark decision, California voters narrowly defeated Proposition 32, which would have raised the state's minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2026. The measure failed with a 50.8% opposition, marking the first rejection of a statewide minimum wage initiative in nearly 30 years.
California Health Care Workers to Receive Significant Pay Raise Under New Minimum Wage Law
Starting January 2024, California's health care workers will see substantial wage increases due to a new minimum wage law. The legislation aims to improve compensation for low-paid workers, with wages gradually rising to $25 per hour over the next decade.