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California's $20 Minimum Wage Sparks Job Losses, Price Hikes

2/22/2025

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California's minimum wage hike to $20 for fast food workers resulted in 10,700 job losses and a 14.5% increase in food prices.
Business owners are reducing hours and staff to cope with rising costs.
Critics point to technology as a factor in workforce reductions.
A counter-report from UC Berkeley's Michael Reich is expected soon.

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Story summary

California's minimum wage hike to $20 for fast food workers resulted in 10,700 job losses and a 14.5% increase in food prices.
Business owners are reducing hours and staff to cope with rising costs.
Critics point to technology as a factor in workforce reductions.
A counter-report from UC Berkeley's Michael Reich is expected soon.