Event Brief
California's $20 Minimum Wage Leads to Job Losses
Filed: Apr 07, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Summary: A study reveals California's fast-food wage hike resulted in job losses and higher prices.
WHO: University of California, Santa Cruz
WHAT: Study on the impact of minimum wage increase
WHEN: Apr 07, 2026 at 9:28 AM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: The wage hike led to job losses, higher prices, and reduced worker hours.
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