California's $20 minimum wage law has workers, franchisees and politicians divided
AB 1228 went into effect on April 1, much to the dismay of business owners and Republican critics
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AB 1228 went into effect on April 1, much to the dismay of business owners and Republican critics
Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing backlash after a restaurant he partially owns posted a job listing for $16 an hour when a new state law is forcing fast food eateries to pay their employees $20 an hour.
The California fast food minimum wage law is already killing whole businesses, not just jobs. Hmmmm: Must be why a joint Gov. Newsom founded is dodging the requirement!
The attack comes as Newsom is fending off criticism over “PaneraGate,” which alleges that the governor cut a deal to exempt Panera Bread from a new fast food minimum wage law.
Gavin Newsom's career began in the hospitality industry. He became interested in politics early and his star rose quickly to California governor.