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California's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers is actually a compromise

by Nova Safo

Oct 2, 2023

Despite one of the highest minimum wages in the country for fast-food workers, fast-food companies still clocked some wins.

California has enacted legislation that will bump fast-food workers’ pay to a minimum of $20 an hour starting next year.

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