WSJ Editorial: 18,000 jobs out the drive-thru window
California’s $20 minimum wage at fast-food chains has hit employment.
"This is one of the largest one-time minimum wage increases in United States history,” write three economists at the University of California, San Diego, and Texas A&M, who published their paper in the National Bureau of Economic Research. Analyzing federal data, they find that the law raised wages about 8% “relative to the fast food sector elsewhere in the country.”
On the other hand, by that September, “employment in the fast food sector in California fell substantially, with estimates ranging from 2.3 to 3.9 percent,” the authors say, “even as employment in other sectors of the California economy tracked national trends.”
In-N-Out president Lynsi Snyder is moving to Tennessee where the company will be expanding locations. During a podcast interview, Snyder discusses why the company has made that decision citing the difficulties of running a business in California.
The National Restaurant Association, The CRA, & Others send joint letter to President Trump on immigration policies
Among other considerations, the letter urges the Administration to:
Partner with our industry to implement targeted workforce solutions, ensuring sectors like agriculture, hospitality, and foodservice can hire and retain essential immigrant workers.
Consider deferred action with work authorization on a select basis for long-serving employees who pass background checks, pay taxes, and meet rigorous vetting standards.
Advance long-term immigration reform with Congress to support individuals who contribute to our economy and aspire to build a better future through hard work.
QUESTIONS ABOUT IMMIGRATION? CHECK OUT THESE UPCOMING EVENTS Navigating Immigration Law & Enforcement for Restaurants: A Legal Forum for Restaurant Operators
CRA LEGAL PARTNER CONTENT What California employers need to know about wage deductions
It's crucial for employers in California to understand the regulations surrounding wage deductions to ensure compliance and avoid potential issues. CRA Legal Center partner Jackson Lewis reviews the circumstances under which employers in California can legally withhold amounts from an employee’s wages.
Looking for more information? Check out theWage Deductions and GarnishmentsIndustry Insight from CRA Legal Center partner Wilson Elser - exclusive content for CRA members.
CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT FOUNDATION The Grateful Table honoring Guy Fieri - Tickets Now Available
Join us for a one-of-a-kind fundraising dinner benefiting Restaurants Care, our relief fund for food and beverage workers in crisis. Enjoy a multi-course, wine-paired meal by celebrated chefs and help us honor Guy Fieri with the Heart of Hospitality Award for his extraordinary support of the restaurant community. The dinner will be hosted at the Del Mar Racetrack on Saturday, September 13.
CRA MEMBER SAVINGS California Alcohol Servers Approach Recertification Deadline
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s (ABC) Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Program is encouraging those who initially signed up for the start of the program in the summer of 2022 to recertify by August 31, 2025, in order to stay up to date with state regulations. You must be within 90 days of your expiration date to recertify.
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