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Minimum Wage In California 2024 Fast Food. On september 28, 2023, governor newsom signed into law ab 1228, the fast food restaurant industry legislation that raises the hourly minimum wage rate for certain. California’s mandatory minimum wage for fast food workers took effect monday, with $20 an hour now in place.

Here’s what you need to know. Starting april 1, 2024, all “fast food restaurant employees” who are covered by the new law must be paid at least $20.00.