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As we begin 2021 a set of new laws regarding Covid-19, minimum wage, sick leave, and distracted driving go into effect.

A potential Covid-19 exposure notification will require all employers to promptly notify employees and local public health officials of potential coronavirus exposure. Under this law, Cal-OSHA will also have the authority to shut down a worksite.

Next up is a minimum wage increase, local attorney Amir Afsar shares his view on how minimum wage is trending upwards.

“If you had less tha

New California Laws Take Effect; What You Need To Know