California's New Minimum Wage, Lawsuit Against Oil and Gas Companies, Toyota Raises Wages, South Africa's Wage Deal, and U.S. Labor Costs Rise

California's new minimum wage is set to increase menu prices in fast food restaurants. Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta have filed a lawsuit against oil and gas companies in California, claiming 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 finance minister has allocated $1.3 billion for a wage deal with public servants despite fiscal constraints. U.S. labor costs rose in the third quarter due to strong wage growth.