PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The new year is here with a pay raise for minimum wage workers in California.
The state’s minimum wage has increased by 40 cents to $16.90 per hour. The annual increase is primarily due to a state law requiring annual adjustments for inflation, ensuring wages keep pace with the rising cost of living.
For some local workers, however, the increase still isn’t enough. Meanwhile, business owners say they are already struggling with high operating costs.
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