Marie Waldron
Special to the Valley News
A very partial list of new bills passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor usually go into effect Jan. 1 of the following year. Here are just a few:Business-related laws
· California’s hourly minimum wage will increase to $16 for most workers on Jan. 1 and to $20 for fast food workers in April. Wages for healthcare workers will increase gradually to $25 by 2033
· Employers will be prohibited from asking about an employee’s prior or current off-site cannabis use
· Employees will now be entitled to a minimum of five paid sick days each year
· Retailers will be required to have a gender-neutral toy section
· Manufacturers will be required to provide consumers and repair shops with parts or instructions to repair devices v
