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On Monday, California's new fast-food minimum wage law went into effect, raising the minimum wage for fast-food employees in the state to $20 per hour. This measure applies to restaurants with a minimum of 60 locations across the state, excluding those specializing in the production and sale of their own bread.

The exemption is largely aimed at Panera Bread after it's billionaire owner donated at least $164,800 to Governor Gavin Newsom’s campaigns.

Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in September, the law, known as AB 1228, not only mandates wage hikes but also institutes a "Fast Food Council." Comprised of representatives from both workers and employers, this council is empowered to endorse additional pay raises and establish benchmarks for working environments.