Bill > H0713

This bill proposes to increase the minimum wage for employees of national fast food chains to $20.00 per hour starting January 1, 2027, with subsequent annual increases tied to the general minimum wage's inflation adjustment, and defines a "nationwide fast food chain" as a brand with over 60 locations nationally characterized by standardized offerings and primarily focused on quick, limited-service food and beverage provision. Additionally, the bill establishes a "Fast Food Council" within the Department of Labor, composed of industry representatives, employees, and public members, tasked with studying and recommending future minimum wage, working hours, and working condition standards for these employees, with the council set to operate until January 1, 2031, and report its findings annually.

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https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.713