On March 26, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 610, which amends the definition of “fast food restaurant” to exempt restaurants in airports, hotels, event centers, theme parks, museums and certain other locations from the requirements set forth under the Fast Food Council requirements.
Last year, Newsom signed AB 1228, which repeals the FAST Recovery Act but establishes a modified version of the Fast Food Council (Council) until Jan. 1, 2029. The bill also sets forth the minimum wage increases for fast food workers, with an increase to $20 effective April 1.
The bill includes an urgency clause which means it takes effect immediately. As such the exempted businesses will not need to comply with the minimum wage requirements passed in 2023.
Laura A. Pierson-Scheinberg is an attorney with Jackson Lewis in Baltimore. Benjamin A. Tulis is an attorney with Jackson Lewis in Los Angeles. © 2024 Jackson Lewis. All rights reserved. Reposted with permission.
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