California, a state with more than a half million fast food employees (the most in the country), is considering a bill to address that structural exploitation. The Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (AB 257), presently in the state senate after passing the state assembly, would make corporate franchisers liable for the labor violations of their franchisees, as well as protect workers who speak up. In New York, the Nail Salon Minimum Standards Act, introduced in January, would create a worker council with business owners, government delegates and workers in 15 voting seats. It has the power to recommend a statewide pricing model, addressing the race to the bottom that’s pushing salon owners to cut corners and wages.

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