Chipotle Starts Replacing Workers With Robots to Bypass California’s Minimum Wage Laws
Chipotle / Wikimedia Commons
The popular burrito chain Chipotle has found an innovative way of bypassing California’s minimum wage laws.
According to Mail Online, the company will shortly begin rolling out automated robots at some of their restaurants in the Golden State as a way of avoiding paying workers a $20 minimum wage.
The report states:
Chipotle has introduced two robots that can take over tasks normally done by its workers. The ‘autocado’ can peel, stone and cut an avocado for guacamole in 26 seconds. Meanwhile, a ‘digital makeline’ portions up salads and bowls based on orders on the app.
The machines are part of an automation drive that Chipotle bosses hope will cut down the number of workers needed – slashing rising labor costs.
