A new California law championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) boosted the hourly wage for fast food workers from $16 to $20 an hour. The law took effect on April 1, 2024. It didn’t take long for fast-food restaurants across the state to feel the impact on their bottom line. Many have been forced to lay off employees, cut hours, and increase prices to offset the state’s new wage requirement.

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