“But he eliminated the PTO program, first launched in 2021, at the start of the year “to prepare for the increase in wages in 2024,” he said.”
“The new California law doesn’t apply to employees at full-service chains such as Chili’s or Cheesecake Factory.
Lederman, the veteran franchise consultant, agreed. He said he fully expected casual-dining workers to “jump ship” and go over to fast-food locations because the pay is better.”