"California Implements $20 Minimum Wage for Half a Million Workers, Highest in the Nation"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
California's minimum wage for fast-food workers has increased to $20 an hour, affecting half a million employees and prompting concerns from restaurant owners about higher labor costs. The wage hike is a result of a deal between labor leaders and fast-food companies, and is expected to impact prices, automation, and worker hours in the restaurant industry. While workers welcome the raise, some worry that it may not be enough to cover living expenses in expensive cities like Los Angeles.