Overview

• The law, effective April 1, mandates a $20 hourly wage for fast-food workers at chains with 60 or more locations.
• Major chains like McDonald's and Burger King have increased prices and reduced employee hours to offset costs.
• Automation and digital kiosks are being rapidly adopted to reduce labor expenses.
• Despite job cuts, some restaurant executives note an improvement in the quality of job applicants.
• Critics argue the law harms the very workers it aims to help by reducing employment opportunities.