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.
How California's wage hike compares to that of other states. When the Golden State's minimum wage increases to $15, it will be the highest statewide minimum in the nation. Massachusetts' minimum wage is now $10 and will increase to $11 on Jan. 1, 2017. The minimum wage in Washington, D.C., is $10.50 and will increase to $11.50 in July.