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California's $20 minimum wage for fast food workers starts Monday

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Most fast food workers in the state will be paid at least $20 an hour starting Monday. Some owners say they'll have to raise prices because of the raise.

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Developments in this update

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  1. New $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California set to start Monday - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

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  2. New $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California set to start Monday

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    California's $20 minimum wage for fast food workers starts Monday

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  1. New York Post

    Calif. fast-food chains slash workers as $20-an-hour minimum wage looms (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A California state law taking effect on April 1 will raise fast-foot workers' hourly wage to $20.

  2. ABC 7 San Francisco

    New $20 minimum wage for CA's fast-food workers starts next week (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    A new $20 minimum wage for California's fast-food workers starts on April 1. Here's how it could impact consumers and businesses.

  3. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    California fast-food wages increasing to $20/hour next month (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Starting Monday, most fast-food workers in California are getting a big pay raise, up to $20 an hour.

  4. Los Angeles Times

    Higher prices on the menu as fast-food chains brace for California's big minimum wage jump (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    With the state's mandatory minimum wage for fast-food workers set to increase to $20 an hour, many restaurant chains are preparing to raise prices.

  5. ABC 30 Fresno

    Minimum wage for most California fast-food workers to rise on April 1 (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    On April 1st, the wage for most fast-food workers in California will increase from the state's current rate of $16 an hour to $20.

  6. CBS News

    California set to hike wages for fast-food workers to industry-leading $20 per hour (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Starting April 1, the minimum wage for most fast-food workers in California will jump to $20 an hour — the highest in the U.S.

  7. Berkshire Eagle

    New $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California set to start Monday (opens Berkshire Eagle)

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    Berkshire Eagle's feed description

    Most of California

  8. WSVN Miami

    New $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California set to start Monday - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    LIVERMORE, Calif. (AP) — Most fast food workers in California will be paid at least $20 an hour beginning Monday when a new law is

  9. Washington Times

    New $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers in California set to start Monday (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Most fast food workers in California will be paid at least $20 an hour beginning Monday when a new law is scheduled to kick in giving more financial security to a historically low-paying profession while threatening to raise prices in a state already known for its high-cost of living.

  10. ABC 7 San Francisco

    New CA fast-food workers minimum wage law has a catch for those who work inside retail stores (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    According to the law, a store should be paying you at least $20 an hour, but only for the hours you work in the fast food portion of the store.

  11. New York Post

    Calif. $20 wage increases for fast food workers to begin Monday — here’s how it will impact stores (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Most fast food workers in California will be paid at least $20 an hour beginning Monday when a new law is scheduled to kick in giving more financial security to an historically low-paying profession while threatening to raise prices in a state already known for its high cost of living.

  12. Green Field Reporter

    New $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California set to start Monday - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    LIVERMORE, Calif. (AP) — Most fast food workers in California will be paid at least $20 an hour beginning Monday when a new law is scheduled to kick in giving more financial security to an historically low-paying profession while threatening to raise prices in a state already known for its high cost…

  13. Latin Times

    California Fast Food Workers to See $20 Minimum Wage Take Effect Monday (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    The measure is a result of a law passed last year by Democrats in the state Legislature

  14. Foxla

    California's $20 minimum wage for fast food workers starts Monday (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Most fast food workers in the state will be paid at least $20 an hour starting Monday. Some owners say they'll have to raise prices because of the raise.

  15. Foxla

    Minimum wage vs. tipped wage: State-by-state comparison (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Most fast food workers in California are set to be paid a minimum of $20 per hour under a new law that starts Monday. Here is a look at how that compares to other minimum wages across the country.

  16. NBC 6 South Florida

    California fast-food workers are now making $20 an hour. Other businesses might have to catch up (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Fast-food workers in California will start earning $20 an hour. Other businesses may raise their own wages to keep up.

  17. ABC 7 San Francisco

    New $20 minimum wage kicks in for most fast food workers in California (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    A pay raise kicks in Monday for many fast food workers across California. They'll now make $20 an hour.

  18. Black Enterprise

    California Fast Food Workers Set To Earn $20 Minimum Wage Starting April 1st (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    A new law in California will raise the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour, marking a significant increase in pay.

  19. KESQ Palm Springs

    California increases fast-food worker hourly wages to $20 (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    Fast-food workers are now making $20 an hour due to a new California law that went into effect on Monday. According to the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, AB 1228 was signed into law last September to bump hourly wages from $16.

  20. Digital Journal

    California fast food workers get $20 hourly minimum (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    The minimum wage for many fast food workers in California rose to $20 per hour on Monday, sparking joy for employees but warnings of likely price

  21. New York Times

    California’s Fast-Food Workers Just Got a Pay Bump (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    They now must be paid at least $20 an hour, near the top of what minimum-wage earners make anywhere in the country.

  22. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    California fast-food pay set to rise (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    LIVERMORE, Calif. -- Most fast-food workers in California will be paid at least $20 an hour beginning today when a new law is scheduled to kick in giving more financial security to a historically low-paying profession while threatening to raise prices in a state already known for its high cost of li…

  23. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Want to make at least $20 an hour in fast food? Move to California (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    The new law applies to restaurants offering limited or no table service and which are part of a national chain with at least 60 establishments nationwide.

  24. CNN

    Half a million California fast food workers will now earn $20 per hour (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    As of Monday, about half a million fast food workers in California are making at least $20 per hour, $4 higher than the overall state minimum wage.

  25. Wyoming Public Media

    Half a million California workers will get $20 minimum wage, starting today (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    It's a big win for cooks, cashiers and other fast-food employees, among the least paid in the workforce. Restaurant owners and franchisees warn of higher prices and cuts to workers' hours.

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