Economists warned California not to raise the minimum wage to $20. They were wrong in almost every way so far, another economist says

“The results are nowhere as dire as predicted,” Berkeley’s Michael Reich told Fortune.

California's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers led to 'negative outcomes,' researchers say

California's fast-food minimum wage hike to $20 resulted in job losses, higher prices, and reduced worker hours, a University ...

Economist warns thousands of Virginia jobs at risk after minimum wage hike signed by Spanberger

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a $15 minimum wage into law, but an economist warns the mandate will force businesses ...

CA's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers may have 'consequences': report

AB 1228 was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom in April 2024, which included a minimum wage increase from $16.90.