Tag: minimum

QSRs cut 10,000 jobs owing to California’s $20 minimum wage law

Fast food outlets in California, US [quick service restaurants, or QSRs] have slashed almost 10,000 jobs in response to the state’s newly implemented $20 minimum wage. The figure was released by the Hoover Institution, a public policy think tank affiliated with Stanford University, Fox 5 News has reported. The California Business and Industrial Alliance (CABIA) […]

In-N-Out raises California prices of Double-Double after minimum wage law

In-N-Out Burger raised prices for some items at California locations soon after the state initiated a minimum wage increase for fast food workers. Since April 1, prices for a Double-Double burger, fries and a drink increased by $0.25 to $0.50 depending on locations, the burger chain confirmed. “We raised prices in California restaurants to accompany […]

US extends cuts to minimum New York flight requirements through late 2025

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Wednesday it is again extending cuts to minimum flight requirements at congested New York City-area airports through October 2025, citing air traffic controller staffing shortages. The FAA said the number of controllers handling traffic in New York is insufficient for normal traffic […]

1,000 workers at one car factory in China were told to either quit or sit around on minimum wage until the market picks up again: Nikkei

Li Auto’s electric minivan was displayed at a trade show.VCG/Getty Images Li Auto workers are facing layoffs or minimum wage due to weak electric vehicle sales. China’s auto sector is struggling with overproduction, impacting domestic and international markets. Western concerns over subsidies and overcapacity add pressure as Chinese EV makers seek new markets. As China […]