Key Takeaways:

• New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed two new bills into law that increase job protections for fast food workers, which will take effect in 180 days
• The new laws prohibit fast food employers from firing, laying off, or substantially reducing a worker’s hours without providing “just cause” or bona fide economic reasons
• The new laws make New York City the first place in the country where fast food workers will no longer be considered “at-will” employees

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