Economists warned California not to raise the minimum wage to $20. They were wrong in almost every way so far, another economist says

“The results are nowhere as dire as predicted,” Berkeley’s Michael Reich told Fortune.

California’s $20 fast‑food wage tied to unintended effects, study finds

A new UC Santa Cruz study suggests California's $20 fast-food minimum wage leads to fewer hours and higher prices.

CA's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers may have 'consequences': report

AB 1228 was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom in April 2024, which included a minimum wage increase from $16.90.
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California's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers led to 'negative outcomes,' researchers say

Researchers found that California's minimum wage hike for fast-food workers led to "negative outcomes" such as automation and reduced work hours. The researchers at the University of California, Santa ...

Despite dire warnings, raising California fast-food wages to $20/hour didn’t ruin restaurants or raise prices, study finds — here’s what did change

Flash forward three years and things have improved for fast-food workers like de la Torre, in large part thanks to a new ...
New York Post

Dem endorsed $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers leads Carl’s Jr. franchisee to bankruptcy

A major Carl’s Jr. franchise operator in California has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, pointing to the state’s $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers as a key driver of its financial troubles.