California's New Minimum Wage: A Cure That Exacerbates The Sickness Via SchiffGold.com, The solution to a problem shouldn’t make the problem worse. But apparently, California’s policy makers missed that memo. On April 1st, the state instituted a $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, the highest in the US. With California’s absurdly high cost of living, the policy appeared to make life more manageable for low-income residents. Unfortunately, as the adage goes, “If it sounds...
California’s fast-food minimum wage hike has been in effect for just one month, and the consequences are proving to be fewer hours and potentially fewer jobs for workers. Pollo West Corporation, the largest franchisee of El Pollo Loco restaurants in California, has said that its franchises went from profitable to losing money overnight when the […]
Private enterprise should be responsible for building vehicle fueling infrastructure.
California restaurant owners, including CEO of one of the largest El Pollo Loco franchises, explain how the new minimum wage is hurting business.
To the editor: We at the Epilepsy Foundation Los Angeles were heartbroken to read Paul Karrer's article about his father's death. His story, however, is a tragic outlier. Adults with well-controlled epilepsy are involved in fewer crashes than drivers with many other medical conditions. One study found that a fraction of 1% of all car crashes are caused by a person with epilepsy. People with uncontrolled epilepsy or who are not taking their medication as prescribed should not be driving. People...
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council has begun discussions on a proposed bill that would amend the city’s App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance. The bill, sponsored by Seattle City Councilmember Sara Nelson, attempts to reduce labor costs for network companies, while still guaranteeing a minimum earnings standard for app-based workers. Council Bill 120775 would remove minimum wage adjustments, reduce the per-mile rate, and remove the mileage factor...
There are strong indications that workers will wait for a longer time to receive a new national minimum wage as negotiations have stalled amid excruciating economic hardship and mass suffering in the country.
In response to editorial on ceasefire I read today’s paper while visiting my in-laws in Lowell and your recent editorial called for a permanent Gaza ceasefire, did not include hostage release. First, Hamas repeatedly declared its intention to carry out multiple Oct 7ths and called for Oct 13th as a day to kill Jews a […]
Half of the Palestinian students at Stanford University were born in the United States (“DEI is not what Jefferson hoped for when he wrote ‘all men are created equal,’” web, April 26).
Having a cash emergency fund is crucial, but where's the best place to keep it? Here are the pros and cons of savings accounts, money markets, CDs and more to earn interest while keeping your money safe and liquid.
The Data Editors introduce “Embark,” the Daily’s special print issue on admissions, and reflect on the transition to college and Stanford’s role in our lives.
The Abraham Accords -- signed by Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Israel and Bahrain in 2020 -- were gaining traction.