California’s new bill, the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Act), is putting a new focus on regulations and worker protection for restaurants in the fast food industry. Listen in to this episode of Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast to get insight to what this bill is from Jot Condie, President and CEO of the California Restaurant Association. Find out more about who the FAST Act is targeting, how it will affect minimum wage, the possible impact on consumers, and what it means for other industries t...
California’s new bill, the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Act), is putting a new focus on regulations and worker protection for restaurants in the fast food industry. Listen in to this episode of Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast to get insight to what this bill is from Jot Condie, President and CEO of the California Restaurant Association. Find out more about who the FAST Act is targeting, how it will affect minimum wage, the possible impact on consumers, and what it means for other industries throughout the United States.
Topics Include:
00:19 – Introduction to Jot Condie
00:44 – The California Restaurant Association
02:37 – What is the FAST Act?
04:54 – Who the bill is targeting
05:10 – The council makeup and authority
09:04 – What does this mean for workers?
11:17 – Why focus on the fast-food sector?
12:01 – How effect on minimum wage
13:47 – The expected impact on consumers
14:57 – Is the FAST Act needed?
16:37 – What does this mean for other industries?
17:29 – Advice to other states
19:18 – Wrap up
Learn more about other laws and regulations impacting the restaurant industry at www.paychex.com/articles/payroll-taxes/notable-laws-and-regulations-for-restaurants.
Read about other regulatory issues businesses may face in 2023 at www.paychex.com/articles/compliance/top-regulatory-issues.
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