California’s minimum wage — $16.50 per hour — is one of the highest nationwide. But last year lawmakers in the state boosted fast-food workers even higher: they earn $20 per hour, thanks to the change ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) was all smiles two years ago when he signed the FAST Recovery Act, creating a $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers in his state. He called the legislation a win-win-win that ...

California will soon begin requiring fast food restaurants to raise their minimum wage from $16 to $20 an hour. But restaurants say a higher wage could mean fewer workers. Stream Los Angeles News for ...

It’s been six months since minimum wage for workers at large fast food chains in California went from $16 to $20 an hour. Restaurant operators opposed the new law, claiming it would force them to ...

President Donald Trump said California Gov. Gavin Newsom is "laying siege on the minimum wage," likely referring to the state's $20 pay floor for fast-food workers. However, research shows that the ...

Get an overview of how some top companies have raised their minimum wage over time and continue to do so in 2026.