All articles tagged with #minimum wage law
Rubio's Coastal Grill, a California-based fish taco chain, has filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware, citing the rising cost of doing business in California. The company plans to close 48 locations while keeping 86 open across California, Arizona, and Nevada. Rubio's has over $100 million in debt and previously filed for bankruptcy in 2020 due to the pandemic.
In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder has pledged to protect prices at the popular burger chain in the face of California's new minimum wage law, stating that the company won't see drastic price increases. This is in contrast to competitors like McDonald's and Chipotle, which have announced plans to raise prices and cut staff to offset the wage increases. In-N-Out recently raised prices for some items, but Snyder insists that the company will not explore mobile ordering options and has no interest in franchising or going public.
Uber and Lyft are set to cease operations in Minneapolis following the city council's decision to override the mayor's veto of a minimum wage law affecting rideshare drivers, which is set to take effect on May 1. The ordinance establishes a minimum driver pay of $1.40 per mile and $0.51 per minute, or a minimum of $5 per trip, prompting criticism from the ride-share industry. Both companies expressed support for a minimum earning standard but deemed the ordinance "deeply flawed," with Lyft advocating for a statewide solution in Minnesota and Uber emphasizing the need for comprehensive statewide legislation.
Uber and Lyft will cease operations in Minneapolis from May 1 after the city council voted to enforce a minimum wage of $15.57 an hour for rideshare drivers, overriding the mayor's veto. Both companies expressed disappointment and hope for a statewide solution, with Lyft calling the bill "deeply-flawed." This decision follows protests by drivers demanding fair pay and a multi-million dollar settlement by Uber and Lyft to resolve a wage theft investigation.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing scrutiny over allegations that he favored a campaign donor who owns Panera Bread franchises by pushing for an exemption in a new minimum wage law for fast-food workers. The controversy has sparked demands for an investigation from Republican leaders and drawn comparisons to a previous restaurant-related scandal involving the governor. Newsom's office has dismissed the accusations as "absurd," but questions remain about the drafting of the bill and the nature of the governor's involvement.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing backlash over a news report that he pushed for an exception to the state’s new fast-food minimum wage law that benefits a wealthy campaign donor, Panera Bread franchisee Greg Flynn. Newsom's spokesman called the story "absurd" and stated that Panera Bread is not exempt from the law, but the exemption remains unexplained. Republican leaders criticized Newsom, stating that campaign contributions should not influence legislation. The law, which passed in 2023, raised the minimum wage to $20 per hour for most fast-food workers, but exempted restaurants with on-site bakeries. The issue has the potential to damage Newsom's reputation, similar to a previous controversy involving a dinner at the French Laundry during the pandemic.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is under scrutiny after a report revealed that one of his longtime donors, a billionaire restaurant owner who owns Panera Bread franchises, benefited from an exemption in the state's new minimum wage law. The exemption, specific to chains that bake and sell their own bread, has raised questions due to the donor's significant political contributions. The revelation has prompted calls for an investigation from the top Republican in the California Assembly, while Newsom's spokesperson defended the law as the result of extensive negotiations. The minimum wage increase, excluding exemptions for certain businesses, is set to take effect on April 1.
DoorDash and other food delivery services are updating their tipping policies in response to New York City's new minimum wage law for app workers. DoorDash and UberEats will no longer prompt for tips before delivery, instead holding back the tip prompts until after the food is delivered. The companies argue that the new regulations will increase costs and force operational changes, leading to higher prices and fees for users. New York City is the first to implement such a law, aiming to lift delivery workers out of poverty.
Food delivery companies including Uber, DoorDash, GrubHub, and Relay Delivery have filed separate lawsuits against New York City to halt the implementation of a new law requiring a $17.96-an-hour minimum wage for delivery workers. The law, the first of its kind in the U.S., aims to lift thousands of residents out of poverty. Supporters argue that delivery workers currently earn an average of $11 an hour after expenses, well below the city's $15 minimum wage. However, the delivery companies claim the data on worker pay was flawed and argue that the law will impose burdensome regulations and force them to charge customers more. City officials are standing by the law, asserting that delivery workers deserve fair pay for their labor.
DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub have filed a lawsuit against New York City over a new law that requires food delivery platforms to pay their workers a minimum wage. The companies argue that the law is unconstitutional and will lead to increased costs for consumers. They also claim that the law interferes with the flexibility of their business models and could result in reduced job opportunities for delivery workers.