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2 Years In, California's $20 Wage Divides Experts

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By    |   Wednesday, 01 April 2026 07:50 AM EDT

A new study suggests that California's controversial fast-food minimum wage increase has had unintended consequences for workers, including job losses, higher prices, and increased automation.

However, other economists and analysts dispute those conclusions, pointing to evidence that the policy has raised wages without significantly harming employment.

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A new study suggests that California's controversial fast-food minimum wage increase has had unintended consequences for workers, including job losses, higher prices, and increased automation.
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