McDonald's Workers Land Pay Rise—But Customers Warned

Fast food workers in California will benefit from a minimum wage rise that is due to come into effect in a week's time—but franchises have warned that its implementation could force them to increase their menu prices.

On April 1, fast-food restaurants will be required to pay employees at least $20 an hour, up from $16 as of January and $15.50 in 2023. The new law, signed by Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom in September, will also see minimum wages for health care employees go up from June 1.

While...