Hot Out of the Oven: Fast Food Council to Be Reinstated
Last year the California Legislature enacted Assembly Bill 257, with a declared purpose of improving the terms and conditions of employment of fast food workers who, according to the bill, “are the largest and fastest
California Fast Food Franchisors Targeted Again
California Assembly Bill 257, the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (the “FAST Act” enacted in 2022), was to become effective January 1, 2023. The FAST Act established a 10-member Fast Food Sector Council
Fast Food Restaurants Could Disappear Fast
Assembly Bill 257, the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (“FAST Recovery Act,” or the “Act”) became law in California on September 5, 2022. According to the California legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom, the
California Fast Food Workers March to Support Anti-Franchisor Legislation
According to the Los Angeles Times, fast-food workers at McDonald’s restaurants in Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento, San Diego and San Jose intend to walk off their jobs on November 9 in support of the passage
New Legislation Affecting California Employers – Part 2
Following the summer recess, the California Legislature enacted numerous state Senate and Assembly bills taking effect immediately, or in 2023. Here are some with a direct impact on California employers. (Info re other new laws,
It’s Baaack, Only One Year Later: AB 257 Attacks Franchise Restaurant Model
On January 31, 2022, the California State Assembly passed AB 257, the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Recovery Act, or the “Act”) by a vote of 41-19. The bill was originally introduced
A Reprieve for Franchise Business Model in California
California Assembly Bill 257, the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Recovery Act or AB 257) was defeated by the California Assembly on June 3, 2021. The bill was introduced by Assembly Member
Impending Doom for Franchise Business Model in California?
California Assembly Bill 257, the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act is currently pending in the California Legislature, introduced by Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez. Also known as the FAST Recovery Act, Gonzalez introduced AB 257
Pending Governmental Intrusions on Franchisors & Franchisees
Assembly Bill 257 and Senate Bill 1247 are now pending in the California legislature. Their passage could intrude on franchisors’ and franchisees’ abilities to conduct business in California. AB 257 On June 28, 2022, the