Order Up! California Governor Signs Fast Food Accountability Law Aimed at Larger Fast Food Operations

On Sept. 5, 2022, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 257, the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Act.) It creates a California Fast Food Council, which is empowered to set and enact sector-wide wage and hour regulations and minimum work standards in fast-food employment. In this regard, the Fast Food Council’s duties overlap with the California Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC), which has the same authority with respect to all of California’s industries. The law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2023.