California Minimum Wage Rising to $13 for Larger Firms
On Jan 1, 2020, California increased the minimum wage for workers employed with larger firms (at least 26 employees) in the state to $13/hour. The minimum wage for employees employed with smaller firms has been raised to $12/hour. California has been continuously increasing its minimum wage since 2017. The end goal of $15/hour will be reached by 2023. Around 20 Californian cities already have a higher minimum wage rate than the state’s mandate. Speaking to the San Diego Union-Tribune, Californian Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, a long-term advocate for workers’ protection, highlighted the need for a higher minimum wage. She said that [...]