According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), foodborne diseases cause an estimated 76 million illnesses, 325,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths in the United States each year.
Minimum Wage. Although there are some exceptions, almost all employees in California must be paid the minimum wage as required by state law. Effective July 1, 2014, the minimum wage in California is $9.00 per hour. Effective January 1, 2016, the minimum wage in California is $10.00 per hour.
The federal minimum wage is currently set at $7.25 an hour, but many other cities, states and counties have also taken action to raise the rate for workers. Last year, California lawmakers approved a raise to the state's minimum wage, which is being phased in over three years until it reaches $10 an hour.