A Sacramento Superior Court judge Dec. 30 temporarily halted a new California fast food worker law—originally taking effect Jan. 1.
The temporary restraining order (pdf) was issued after a group of business owners and restaurateurs filed a lawsuit claiming the law would only raise food prices and other expenses for consumers while harming businesses.
Assembly Bill (AB) 257, also known as the FAST Recovery Act, would establish a government-run, “fast food council” consisting of 10 governor-appointed members, including state officials, representatives of franchisors and franchisees, as well as employees and their advocates.
The council will give workers more power in negotiating wage increases, hours, benefits, and various other terms of employment….