"California's New Wage Laws: Impact on School Lunch Programs and Fast Food Restaurants"
California's new $20-an-hour minimum wage for fast food workers could make it challenging for cash-strapped school districts to retain cafeteria staff, as they now have to compete with major fast food chains for workers. Some districts have preemptively raised wages, but others are limited in what they can do due to budget constraints. The increase in wages for fast food workers may lead to higher prices for consumers and impact the ability of school districts to provide meals for students.
