New York implemented a new minimum wage at $15 an hour for fast food workers. This change will affect over 100 brands that operate in the state. Of course, there is a catch: The businesses must have a minimum of 30 other locations. It means that the most popular fast food franchises in the world like McDonalds, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Burger King will need to make this change.
The new minimum wage, which represents a whopping 67% increase, will take full effect by the year 2018 in New York and 2021 throughout the rest of the US. There will be a total of about 116 franchises that will have to abide by the new law. We can all say thanks to the board of the state’s labor department who will soon be getting the last approval they need from the labor commissioner. Also, there will be numerous fast food…