A new law in California is set to take effect, ensuring that the majority of fast-food workers will earn at least $20 an hour starting from Monday. This move aims to provide greater financial stability to a traditionally low-paying occupation. However, it also raises concerns about potential price hikes in a state already grappling with a high cost of living.
The law was passed by Democrats in the state Legislature last year, acknowledging that a considerable number of the over 500,000 fast food workers are not teenagers earning discretionary income, but rather adults who rely on their wages to support their families.
