Tag: Schwarzenegger Signing Message

Safety: Governor Signs Cell Phone Law

By jessica Sep 27, 2006 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

Governor Schwarzenegger has signed S.B. 1613, which will make it an infraction to drive a motor vehicle while using a wireless phone unless a hands-free device is used. In particular, the new law, known as the California Wireless Telephone Automobile Safety Act, prohibits driving a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone, unless the phone […]

Wage and Hour: Governor Signs Minimum Wage Bill

By jessica Sep 20, 2006 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 19, 2015

Governor Schwarzenegger has signed into law A.B. 1835, which will boost California’s minimum wage to $8.00 over two years. The first increase, to $7.50, will take effect on Jan. 1, 2007, followed by the final increase to $8.00 on Jan. 1, 2008.