CALIFORNIA BUSINESS MINUTE
CA- New Laws
01-05-09
Hi, I am Tim Johnson and welcome to the California Business Minute.
Since July 1, 2008, drivers have been required to use a hands-free cell phone device if driving.
However, starting January 1, 2009, text-based communication while driving is also prohibited.
The cost of an infraction is $20 for the first offense and $50 for subsequent offenses. Specifically,
the law prohibits writing, sending or reading text-based communication including text messaging,
instant messaging and e-mail, on a wireless device or cell phone while driving.
Wages for employees of temporary services employers shall be paid weekly or daily if an employee
is assigned to a client on a day-to-day basis or to a client engaged in a trade dispute. This
requirement does not apply to employees who are assigned to a client for over 90 consecutive
calendar days unless the employer pays the employee weekly. Failure to do so can result in civil
and criminal penalties.
Another new law requires chain restaurants with 20 or more facilities in California to post nutritional
information. Beginning July 1, 2009, to December 31, 2010, each facility must disclose nutritional
information or calorie count information about the food it serves. Nutritional information includes, but
is not limited to, all of the following, per standard menu item, as that item is usually prepared and
offered for sale:
Total number of calories;
Total number of grams of carbohydrates;
Total number of grams of saturated fat; and
Total number of milligrams of sodium.
I am Tim Johnson and this has been the California Business Minute.
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