Minimum wage articles
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Fast food operators rushing to use AI in the wake of minimum wage hikes
It didn’t take long for Harshraj Ghai to respond to the impact of California’s new $20 an hour minimum wage for his 3,700 fast-food employees. Ghai and his family operate 180 Burger Kings, Taco Bells and Popeyes chicken restaurants across the state, and one of the first things they did after the law took effect April 1 was to start capping workers’ hours to avoid overtime pay. Also, they’re closing some outlets a little earlier, and opening others a bit later to avoid paying workers for less...
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Denver wants subpoena power to track companies not paying minimum or prevailing wages
(The Center Square) – With one of the highest minimum wages in the country, the city of Denver is looking to give subpoena power to its auditor so it can go after businesses for what it has deemed "wage theft." The city of Denver's auditor is the only elected official without subpoena power. The city stated that sometimes employers refuse to provide information necessary for investigators to enforce the city's minimum wage and prevailing wage laws. The city wants to give the...
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Seattle City Council considers changes to gig worker minimum wage law
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council has begun discussions on a proposed bill that would amend the city’s App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance. The bill, sponsored by Seattle City Councilmember Sara Nelson, attempts to reduce labor costs for network companies, while still guaranteeing a minimum earnings standard for app-based workers. Council Bill 120775 would remove minimum wage adjustments, reduce the per-mile rate, and remove the mileage factor...