Ringing in the New Year with New Laws in 2015
Here is a sampling:
California, many starting on January 1 that include:
A new provision allowing drivers licenses for undocumented immigrants.
Paid sick leave for retail, fast food and other service-industry employees.
According to the Daily Herald, over 200 new laws will take effect in 2015 in
Illinois that include:
“Ban the Box” prohibiting questions about criminal history on an initial job application.
Adding the gray wolf, American black bear and cougar to the list of protected species in Illinois.
From the Albany Business Journal, new laws in
New York include:
Tax credits for hiring veterans or persons with developmental disabilities.