Fast food workers in California are now earning a minimum wage of $20 per hour, thanks to a new law that took effect in April. However, some franchise owners are responding by cutting worker hours to offset the higher labor costs.
The California Restaurant Association, which represents some franchise owners, says the wage hike has become a "breaking point" for some businesses. But economists say it's too early to tell the long-term impact of the wage increase on the industry.
Despite the concerns, the fast food industry has actually added jobs in the first two months after the law passed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Some workers say the higher wage has allowed them to pay bills on time and take better care of their families. But others worry that reduced hours will make it harder to make ends meet.
As for the celebratory part of working fewer hours, well, let's just say that's a bit of a stretch. It seems like the workers are celebrating their new wage by... working fewer hours, but not exactly by choice. It's more like they're celebrating their new wage by... making ends meet with fewer hours.
And if you scrolled through a "California wage" YouTube search you will see the pain. Pain and suffering voiced by low wage earners with no skills can be seen all over YouTube. If it isn't based on rental evictions or car payments, it seems like all are suffering in California.
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