Faced with a 21% hike in minimum wages starting January 1st, with hourly rates going to $14 from $11.60, owners of the two restaurants said they had no choice but to cut employee benefits and eliminate paid breaks to offset their higher costs.
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-01-08/youll-never-believe-how-these-restaurant-owners-responded-their-21-minimum-wage
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