A New California Law Could Raise Minimum Wages

California's AB 257, the Fast Recovery Act, empowers fast food workers to set wage and labor standards, potentially raising the minimum wage to $22 an hour. While it aims to improve conditions for over half a million workers, businesses fear increased costs and food prices. The law faces opposition from major chains and legal challenges, but could inspire similar initiatives nationwide, affecting the fast food industry and beyond.

How does the new law propose to set labor standards for fast food workers?

What is the significance of the proposed minimum wage increase to $22.00 an hour?

What potential impact could the new wage law have on food prices according to the text?