"California Fast Food Workers Set to Receive $20 Minimum Wage Starting Monday"

Starting April 1, a new law in California will raise the minimum wage for fast food restaurant employees to $20 per hour. The law applies to limited-service restaurants that are part of a chain with at least 60 establishments nationwide and primarily sell food and beverages for immediate consumption. Some exemptions apply, such as for restaurants operating bakeries or located within grocery establishments. This change will give fast food workers in California the highest guaranteed base salary in the industry, with Governor Gavin Newsom emphasizing the need to recognize their contributions and stabilize the industry.