New laws take effect in 2021 [The Hanford Sentinel, Calif.]
Jan. 2—SACRAMENTO — Hundreds of bills were passed in California’s legislature this past year and many involving minimum wage, COVID-19, sick leave and public safety took effect on Jan. 1
Here’s a look at some new laws that may affect you.
Workplace
Minimum Wage Increase: California’s minimum wage will hike up by one dollar to $13 an hour for businesses with 25 or fewer employees and $14 an hour for businesses with 26 or more employees.
AB 685, Potential COVID-19 Exposure Notification: Requires all employers to notify employees, as well as local public health officials, of a coronavirus exposure at the workplace. The law also expands Cal/OSHA’s authority to shut down a workplace if the agency deems it a hazard.