California has increased the minimum wage for fast food workers to at least $20 an hour, affecting those in national chain restaurants. This substantial 25% raise, higher than most jurisdictions, is the second highest in the U.S., posing challenges for businesses amid warnings of price hikes and reduced employee hours. Despite concerns, California's history of doubling minimum wages over the last decade without experiencing employment decline highlights the complex cause and effect dynamics of minimum wage laws.

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