How A Minimum Wage Hike Could Actually Benefit Your Small Business
A higher minimum wage for small business employees will boost spending and the economy, and that is good for all businesses.
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A higher minimum wage for small business employees will boost spending and the economy, and that is good for all businesses.
The popular, California-based, burger chain is changing the notion that a job in fast food is "low-wage" work.
Minimum wage increases sound like good news for employees, however, it can be trouble for your small business, unless you're prepared.
Target workers are getting a raise in October.
Thousands of union members are expected to march through downtown Los Angeles demanding a higher wage.
It is rising to between $10.50 and $12 per hour depending on the size of the business.
With minimum wage discussions being conducted everywhere, one may wonder how their small business fits into the conversation.
Small business owners can reduce the amount of employee turnover by providing a fair and healthy salary to their staff.
Several arrests were made Tuesday after protestors rallying for a national $15 minimum wage blocked the intersection of Seventh and Alameda streets in downtown Los Angeles.
$10.50 per hour is now the minimum wage for LA businesses with 25 employees. Six paid sick days per year are also required.
The bill's effects could vary widely in vast and diverse California — itself the world's eighth-largest economy — from sparsely populated mountain and desert areas to inner city Los Angeles and wealthy Silicon Valley.
The bill will bump the state's $10 hourly minimum by 50 cents next year and to $11 in 2018.
Governor Jerry Brown says he is ready to make history on Monday, when he plans to make California the first state in the nation to raise the minimum wage to a record-shattering $15 an hour.
The California Assembly has green-lighted a plan that would create the highest statewide minimum wage in the nation of $15 an hour by 2022.
A legislative analysis says raising the minimum wage in California to the highest statewide level in the nation would eventually cost taxpayers an additional $3.6 billion a year in higher pay for government employees.
California legislators and labor unions have reached a tentative agreement that will take the state's minimum wage from $10 to $15 an hour, a state senator said, a move that would make for the largest statewide minimum in the nation by far.
Just Saturday night, State Lawmakers have confirmed they have reached a deal with labor unions to boost the state's minimum wage from $10 to $15 an hour.
A proposal to raise California's minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2021 qualified Tuesday to appear on the statewide November ballot.
The Long Beach City Council has voted to raise the minimum wage in the city to $13 an hour by 2019.
A proposal to incrementally raise the minimum wage in Long Beach to $13 an hour by 2019 will be considered by the Long Beach City Council Tuesday night.
Several new laws go into effect on New Year's Day that will improve the lives of California's workers.
Hundreds of workers and union activists will hold a series of rallies Tuesday morning as part of a nationwide protest to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
A proposal to raise California's minimum wage and tie future increases to inflation was not taken up in time by a key state legislative committee, likely stalling the effort for this year.
Only weeks after the city and county of Los Angeles took the lead, the Pasadena lawmakers are making a move towards increasing the city's minimum wage.
Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to leave the Southland on Thursday and travel to San Francisco.
LAPD detectives released a video of the black Prius connected to a deadly hit-and-run crash in the San Fernando Valley.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Today in court, Gutierrez backed out of the plea deal when the judge indicated she planned to send him to jail for a year as part of his sentence.
This morning, an abandoned red pickup truck parked on a West Hollywood sidewalk was apparently used to smash into a luxury consignment store, with sheriff's detectives looking into exactly what was stolen.
An Iranian woman who is accused of allegedly brokering weapons deals between Iran and Sudan, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Friday.
A home in the Arroyo Grande area of San Luis Obispo County was searched Wednesday in connection with the disappearance of Kristin Smart.
LAPD detectives released a video of the black Prius connected to a deadly hit-and-run crash in the San Fernando Valley.
Today in court, Gutierrez backed out of the plea deal when the judge indicated she planned to send him to jail for a year as part of his sentence.
This morning, an abandoned red pickup truck parked on a West Hollywood sidewalk was apparently used to smash into a luxury consignment store, with sheriff's detectives looking into exactly what was stolen.
An Iranian woman who is accused of allegedly brokering weapons deals between Iran and Sudan, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Friday.
LAPD detectives released a video of the black Prius connected to a deadly hit-and-run crash in the San Fernando Valley.
Today in court, Gutierrez backed out of the plea deal when the judge indicated she planned to send him to jail for a year as part of his sentence.
This morning, an abandoned red pickup truck parked on a West Hollywood sidewalk was apparently used to smash into a luxury consignment store, with sheriff's detectives looking into exactly what was stolen.
An Iranian woman who is accused of allegedly brokering weapons deals between Iran and Sudan, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Friday.
California is requesting an extension of the Individuals and Households Program through FEMA, which provides financial and housing assistance to disaster survivors. The extension would allow eligible survivors to continue receiving support through July 9, 2027.
CBS Los Angeles profiled Manny's big brother a few years ago. He was the first in his family to go to college after a successful academic career at Middle College High School in Santa Ana. Now, it's his little brother's turn to shine.
Some light showers could pass through Southern California overnight on Monday and Tuesday.
Following the Orange County death of victim Ed Ashman on Thursday, new charges of involuntary manslaughter for the teen's mother were announced by the DA on Friday.
Ocean experts say to expect more shark sightings through the summer. "It is gearing up to be a sharky summer," said Chris Lowe, the director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach.
The redesignation of All American Way to Charlie Kirk Way is "in honor of slain activist Charlie Kirk," according to Westminster City Council documents. The name change was approved by the city council in a 4–1 vote last fall.
A Riverside County firefighter was charged with sexually assaulting three women on Wednesday, just weeks after he was arrested for allegedly raping someone while on duty at a Temecula fire station, according to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.
A rally at a Chino Hills junior high school celebrating America's 250th birthday caused some confusion and tension among parents.
San Bernardino County deputies arrested a Hesperia High School wrestling coach accused of child sexual abuse.
It's been a month since the 1.2 million square-foot Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse in Ontario was engulfed in flames after it was allegedly set on fire by an arson suspect. Even now, some residents say they're afraid to return home due to the still-smoldering remains of the paper goods once stored in the building.
Deputies say that the 52-year-old Oxnard man was allegedly driving under the influence when he ran a stop sign and collided with a vehicle, killing two people and severely injuring another.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
In a new lawsuit, two California residents allege that Cento Fine Foods doesn't use real San Marzano tomatoes in one of its products.
The video portrays Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass as a villainous Joker-like figure and Gov. Gavin Newsom as French royalty eating cake, while Pratt appears as a hero swooping in to save Los Angeles and California from chaos.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson and Jansen Harkins scored for the Ducks and Lukas Dostal came 5.6 seconds from his first career playoff shutout as Anaheim defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 to even their series at a game apiece.
Toluca has qualified for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final with a 4-0 win over LAFC, advancing 5-2 on aggregate.
Travis d'Arnaud hit a three-run homer, Walbert Ureña threw six innings of two-hit ball, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-2.
Andy Pages set career highs with three homers and six RBIs and Shohei Ohtani broke out of a slump with two hits to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 12-2 rout of the Houston Astros Wednesday.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
Section 1 of the LA Metro D Line extension in the historic Mid-Wilshire area opened on Friday morning with three new underground stations. Joy Benedict reports.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves." Jasmine Viel reports.
A rally at a Chino Hills junior high school celebrating America's 250th birthday caused some confusion and tension among parents. Students said the assembly was apolitical. Zach Boetto reports.
West Hollywood community shares concerns about the brazen smash-and-grab, as suspects smashed into The RealReal storefront using a truck as a battering ram.
A man who pleaded guilty after injuring more than two dozen Los Angeles County sheriff's recruits during a wrong-way crash in Whittier in 2022 has backed out of the plea deal and will now face a trial.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
