California's minimum wage is likely to rise to $15.50 an hour in January because of inflation, said Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday.
Some business leaders have argued they are struggling with rising costs and can't handle another 50 cents an hour. Worker advocates say the increase is needed to combat rising prices. Other advocates argue the increase isn't enough.
The change — the result of a 2016 law signed by then-Gov. Jerry Brown — requires that any inflation growth above 7 percent triggers an even higher minimum wage.
