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Executive Summary Assembly Bill 1228 (AB 1228) raised the minimum wage for certain fast food workers by 25% to $20 per hour, effective April 1, 2024. Bedrock economic principles hold...
Read MoreThe brief highlights errors in UC-Berkeley’s pro-wage hike study and presents new evidence showing the net negative effect of the $20 minimum wage. Arlington, VA – Today, the Employment Policies...
Read MoreWe analyze the effect of California's $20 fast food minimum wage, which was enacted in September 2023 and went into effect in April 2024, on employment in the fast food...
Read MoreIt’s no secret AB 1228 – California’s $20 fast food minimum wage law – has caused thousands of job losses and pushed restaurants to close or leave the state. Now,...
Read MoreAnnual employment revisions reveal the impact of a $20 minimum wage on employment in California's fast-food industry Alternative Viewpoints on California Policy is a research initiative of the Pepperdine School...
Read MoreA Working Paper Describing the Local Impact of California's $20 Fast Food Minimum Wage in the City of Santa Cruz Abstract This study examines the local impact of California’s Assembly...
Read MoreA Survey of Fast Food Employers' Responses to California's $20 Minimum Wage Effective April 1, 2024, many limited-service restaurant operators (also referred to as “fast food” or “quick-service” restaurants) in...
Read MoreCalifornia’s headline-grabbing minimum wage increase went into effect on April 1, ensuring pay of at least $20 per hour for all fast-food workers across the state. The $4-per-hour increase for...
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