In the legal world, it is important to stay up-to-date on new laws and trends that can affect the way you practice. That means embracing change and creating opportunities for your firm that are outside the norm. This is especially true for lawyers, who are constantly faced with new challenges.
The field of law new is one that many attorneys are beginning to pay closer attention to, as it can provide a wealth of new ideas for helping clients. Lawyers who want to find a more profitable and effective way of practicing law need to make sure they understand this area well, so they can take advantage of it when possible.
Some of the most important new laws passed in 2022 are ones that will have a direct impact on people’s lives. Others are changes to existing laws that could have a major effect on the way that the state operates.
Human trafficking
In 2022, California lawmakers passed several bills that were designed to crack down on human trafficking. They include requiring hotels and airports to post information about the problem, and beauty, hair and nail salons to warn customers that they may be victims of exploitation.
This is a big step forward in the state’s fight against human trafficking, as it targets businesses that are said to be hotbeds of the crime. It also calls for fines and civil penalties against hotels if supervisors know about human trafficking but fail to notify authorities or victim advocacy groups.
Tobacco Dealer Licenses
In an effort to curb the use of tobacco products, Mayor de Blasio signed several measures into law that will require all retailers of cigarettes and other nicotine-containing products in the City to obtain a license. Additionally, this bill will restrict the number of retail dealer licenses in each community district to half of what is currently allowed.
The law will also require tobacco retailer licensees to register with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. This will make it easier for the agency to monitor their compliance with the law and ensure they don’t continue to violate it.
Data Breach Notification
In the case of a security breach involving private identifying information, this law will require that all government agencies in the city disclose the breach to their chief privacy officer and the Office of Cyber Command, as well as to affected individuals. This will ensure that citizens receive timely notification of any breaches they might be affected by and will help protect the City’s reputation.
Providing notice about student loan forgiveness programs
In 2022, this law will require agencies to prepare a notice for their employees and applicants for employment regarding the availability of federal and state student loan forgiveness programs. This will ensure that employers are aware of these programs and will reduce the possibility of a discriminatory hiring practice.
Severance pay for hotel service workers
In 2022, this law will require all hotel service workers in the city to be paid a minimum of 30 days after the employer sells or dissolves its business. This will ensure that these workers have adequate time to take care of their families.