New California Laws 2015

State Government

California Requiring Harassment Training For Farm Employees

December 30, 2014 | Katie Orr

California’s farm fields can be threatening places for agriculture workers. But a new law going into effect next year is designed to make those fields a bit safer.

New Laws: Schools To Limit Willful Defiance Offenses

December 30, 2014 | Steve Milne

California elementary school teachers and administrators will soon be returning to work after the holiday break. A new state law starting January 1 will affect how they discipline some students.

Environment

Flame Retardant Labeling Law Goes Into Effect In January

December 29, 2014 | Amy Quinton

A new law going into effect with the new year will require more labeling information on furniture sold in California. The labels will have to indicate whether the furniture contains flame retardant chemicals.

State Government

New Laws: EpiPens To Be Required At California Schools

December 29, 2014 | Ben Adler

Every California school will be required to stock auto-injectors to treat students who suffer allergic reactions under a new law that takes effect January 1st.

Health Care

New Law Prevents Health Insurers' Waiting Period For Small Business Employees

December 26, 2014 | Pauline Bartolone

Starting Jan. 1, health insurers offering plans through California small employers will have to stop imposing waiting periods before employees are covered.

State Government

Less Full-Contact Football Practice In 2015

December 24, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

After January first, California high school and middle school football players will be limited in the amount of time they can participate in full-contact practices. New concussion rules will apply to athletes in all sports.

Environment

California Egg Standards Change January 1st

December 24, 2014 | Amy Quinton

On January 1 every egg sold at a grocery store in California must meet new standards that require hens have more space.

Environment

New Law Gives Emergency Planners Oil By Rail Information

December 24, 2014 | Amy Quinton

A law designed to better protect California communities from train accidents involving crude oil goes into effect on January 31st. The law requires railroads to give more information to emergency planners.

State Government

Yes Means Yes Law Going Into Effect

December 22, 2014 | Katie Orr

The New Year brings a new way of dealing with sexual assault at many California colleges and universities.