Certain businesses, employers, and employees face several changes as hundreds of new laws go into effect Jan. 1 affecting minimum wages, time off for the death of a family member, no more tax on women’s hygiene products, and more. Here’s a quick look at a handful of the most notable:
Minimum Wage Raise (SB 3)
California’s minimum wage will increase—regardless of the business or its number of employees—by 50 cents to $15.50 per hour.Currently, the minimum wage is $15 per hour for companies with 25 or more employees and $14 per hour for those with 25 or fewer employees.
