California's Minimum Wage Increase, FAIR Plan Expands Commercial Coverage, Lawsuit Filed Against Oil and Gas Companies, Toyota Raises Wages for U.S. Factory Workers, South Africa Allocates Funds for Wage Deal

California's minimum wage is set to increase, potentially leading to higher menu prices in fast food restaurants. The California FAIR Plan has increased commercial coverage limits to $20 million per location. Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta in California have filed a lawsuit against oil and gas companies for alleged deception about the risks of fossil fuels. Toyota is raising wages for its non-union U.S. factory workers in response to recent labor deals. South Africa's government has allocated $1.3 billion for a two-year wage agreement with public servants despite fiscal constraints.