California put up its fast-food wage to $20. Its governor is adamant it's not causing employment to fall.

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California raised its minimum wage for staff at quick-service restaurant chains to $20.

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As high-paying jobs become harder to get, more Americans are looking to Uber and Lyft for extra income

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New Bank of America Institute data reveals gig driving continues to get more popular.

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How much the typical worker makes at 19 retailers, from Amazon to Walmart

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Costco pays better than any other major retailer.

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It's getting really hard to find a job that pays well

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Fast-food franchisees in California fear they'll lose customers to Chili's and Applebee's as prices soar over $20 wage

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Fast-food franchisees in California are raising prices to offset the state's new $20 wage.

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Here are 5 ways fast-food restaurants in California are cutting costs to cover the new minimum wage

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Here's why James Carville believes Biden's been 'the best president that Black America's ever had'

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President Joe Biden speaks about investing in clean energy manufacturing at CS Wind in Pueblo, Colorado.

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America's economy is being wildly mismeasured

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The surveys and polls that help us understand the lived experience of Americans are getting less reliable.

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When was the last time you picked up a phone call from an unknown number?

California is putting up minimum wages to $20 an hour for fast-food chains – and it's likely going to drive up wages in other industries, too

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Inflation will rebound first before ultimately falling as wages and global conflicts push prices higher, BlackRock's chief investment strategist warns

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