More Restaurants Could Be Exempt From $20 Hourly Minimum Wage Law

As fast-food restaurants scramble to adapt to California’s new $20 per hour minimum wage for many workers starting later this year, a new bill could exempt certain establishments. Assembly Bill 610, by Asm. Chris Holden would change labor codes enacted last year into law with his Assembly Bill 1228 by defining eight new exemptions that would not have to adopt the new wage requirements. The bill would exempt fast food restaurants that operate in airports, hotels, museums, theme parks, event centers, and on state-owned property, such as beaches and parks. Other exemptions include those for restaurants in office buildings and on campuses. To qualify, those types of establishments must operate inside buildings owned by one for-profit company and serve primarily employees and affiliates within the organization instead of the public, according to the bill....