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flag California’s $20 minimum wage for big fast-food chains caused about 18,000 job losses, study says.

flag A new study finds California’s $20 hourly minimum wage for large fast-food chains, enacted in April 2024, likely caused about 18,000 job losses, with employment in the sector dropping 2.64% from September 2023 to September 2024—contrasting with a slight national increase. flag Researchers attribute the decline to higher labor costs prompting staffing cuts, closures, and automation. flag The findings suggest large, rapid wage hikes may reduce jobs, especially in low-margin industries, fueling debate over the policy’s trade-offs.

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