National Bureau of Economic Research study finds California lost thousands of fast food jobs following the $20 minimum wage increase implemented in April 2024.

More traditional job-market yardsticks also show a changing boss-worker dynamic. Yes, a record number of Californians are employed. But the growth of staffing suggests bosses are a wee bit antsy.

Of the 15 major Southern California job niches, 10 added jobs in June, compared to the historical average of 11.

California had an HQF rating of 112 in the year’s first seven months – that’s 112 hires for every 100 quits and firings. What does that mean? Well, it’s sort of a “it-could-be-worse ...

California’s employment picture has cooled to either (1) a new normal or (2) a worrisome slowdown.

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