Judge Denies Franchise Association's Request; Fast Food Workers Will Get a Raise April 1

Protesters gathered at the federal courthouse last week in support of Seattle's minimum wage law. Working Washington
A federal judge has ruled that the city does not have to hold off on increasing the minimum wage for fast food and other franchise employees while it fights a court battle over whether franchises should be treated as large or small employers.
The International Franchise Association is suing the city over its minimum wage increase, arguing it unfairl