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. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
