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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