Legal Alerts Jan 06, 2021
New Laws for 2021
Bills and Court Decisions Impacting Public Agencies and Businesses in the New Year
Each year, Best Best & Krieger LLP provides the most critical legal updates for public agencies and businesses based on laws and court decisions from the previous year. Below is a roundup of those new laws on topics that include public safety, governance, housing, the environment, the California Public Records Act, labor & employment, federal actions and more. (Check back as this page will be updated as these updates are published.)
Public Agency Laws
Summaries of critical new laws for California public agencies to help best serve their communities.
- Part 1: New Public Agency Laws on Safety, Finance, Contracting and More
- Part 2: Housing and Environmental New Laws
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California Public Records Act Laws
Last year, the California Legislature and courts provided public agencies with guidance in balancing the rights of the public with those of the individual, aiming to further transparency when appropriate.
Learn More About ARC: Advanced Records Center
Labor and Employment Laws
BB&K explores legislation and other directives impact California employers in 2021.
- Part 1: COVID-19 Laws Impacting California Employers
- Part 2: Wage & Hour, Leave and Other New Laws for California Employers