California’s fast-food industry is once again at a crossroads. Following the April 1, 2024, minimum wage increase to $20 per hour (as previously covered here), fast-food operators have struggled with higher labor costs, price increases, job losses, and store closures. Now, the Fast Food Council is considering another increase to $20.70 per hour, with
As we approach 2025, California employers must gear up for a series of significant legal and financial adjustments. These changes range from minimum wage hikes to increased salary thresholds for exempt employees, and they impact various industries across the state. Staying ahead of these updates is crucial to ensure compliance and maintain smooth operations. Here
As reported previously on this blog, the minimum wage for California’s fast-food operators will increase to $20 per hour on April 1, 2024 under AB 1228. The new law applies to national fast food chains, which are defined as “limited-service restaurants consisting of more than 60 establishments nationally that share a common brand, or that
As we embark on the year 2024, California’s employment law landscape is poised to continue to present an unfriendly environment for employers. This article proffers some predictions for California employment law in 2024, examining potential legislation and emerging legal trends. Here are a few likely scenarios the Golden State might have in store for employers
With new legal requirements facing California employers in 2024, this Friday’s Five article focuses on five initial steps that employers can begin implementing now and other employment law deadlines in 2024:
1. Minimum wage and exempt employees salary threshold: Adjust pay levels for increasing minimum wage and ensure exempt employees are paid minimum threshold salaries
On September 28, 2023, Governor Newsom signed AB 1228 into law, which repealed the FAST Act and implemented new regulations of the fast food industry in California. AB 1228 was amended to reflect the terms of an agreement reached between labor representatives and fast-food companies that was announced on September 10, 2023. We have reported
Big changes are coming to the quick service industry in California. An agreement reached between labor and fast-food companies has been documented in a Term Sheet dated 9/11/2023 proposes to drastically alter the FAST Act and the fast food industry in California. The term sheet agreement, if it becomes final, introduces pivotal provisions impacting fast
By Pooja Patel and Anthony Zaller
A new proposed law, AB 1228, called the Fast Food Franchisor Responsibility Act, that targets the franchise business model is making its way through California’s legislature. At first glance, the Fast Food Franchisor Responsibility Act seems to benefit franchisees – it requires franchisors to take responsibility for complying