Bye forever,eroticism (2015), vimeo 2019. The start of our latest decade has already ushered in a slate of new laws that give us hope for rectifying some of the general chaos that was the 2010s. Of course, plenty remains unfixed. In Tennessee, for example, a new law makes it easier for people to get a concealed carry permit.
As we forge ahead, though, here's a recap of some of the new laws that are already brightening our new year.
First, there's a big win for the non-binary community: As of Jan. 1, residents of New Hampshire can now mark their sex on their driver's licenses as X, instead of M (Male) or F (female), if they identify outside of the gender binary.
Then, in California, the CROWN Act (an acronym for Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair) will prohibit discrimination in the workplace or at school on the basis of wearing a natural hairstyle, including afros, braids, and twists, also starting on Jan. 1. (Other states are also considering their own anti-hair discrimination bills, while some cities and counties have already passed such measures, according to the act's website.)
After Jan. 1, the state of California will also now require all newly constructed homes to have solar panels, a potentially costly move for homeowners that the state expects to be offset by utility bill savings, according to CNBC.
Oregon is also making some climate-related changes, banning single-use plastic checkout bags (with the exception of fish or meat purchases, and bags from dry cleaning) starting on Jan. 1.
Other states, including Vermont, Maine, and New York, will see similar bans go into effect later this year.
There are also some new laws addressing sexual assault and harassment. Post Jan. 1, in Illinois, employers will be required to provide their workers with a minimum of one training per year on preventing sexual harassment. The state will also remove the statute of limitations in felony cases of sexual assault or sexual abuse for all ages of victims.
In addition, college and university employees in Texas are now required to report allegations of dating violence, sexual assault, harassment, or stalking to their school's Title IX coordinator.
Meanwhile, a new paid family leave law in Washington will allow eligible employees to apply for paid time off to recover from a serious medical condition, care for a new child, or assist an aging parent. (The U.S. is still the only industrialized country that doesn't guarantee such programs for its workers, according to the Washington Post.)
Finally, a number of states, cities, and counties are increasing their minimum wage, most of which went into effect on Jan. 1. Notably, over 20 states will boost their minimum wage, a move that the Economic Policy Institute estimates will benefit almost seven million workers.
Here's to 2020.
Topics Social Good
Cyrix: Gone But Not Forgotten
Twitter hits record high as Black Lives Matter protests dominate news
Feminine design is the next frontier of gender
Say hello to your favorite 2032 Olympic swimmer, Boomer Phelps
NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for January 19: Tips to solve Connections #118
Trump is back from Europe and ready to ruin Twitter again
Teen fashionistas slay in their handmade Planned Parenthood dresses
Shirley Jackson biopic on Hulu is surprisingly fun and sexy: Review
Preorder the new Anker Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds with ANC for $159
Apple's 'synthetic' group selfie patent could be perfect for social distancing
Is AI porn the next horizon in self
President Trump finally calls Portland attack 'unacceptable'—but slyly avoids his base
'Rainbow graduation' gives LGBTQ students a moment to shine
Shiba Inu dog: Yes, fidget spinners 'are' evil
Best security deal: Take 25% off the Wyze Cam Pan V3
Avatar creators need to be improved in video games. Here's why.
Apps for finding black
RIP Scott Disick and Bella Thorne's true love, May 2017
3 tips for creating viral content from the creators who get it done
Eight months later, Facebook fulfills promise to label state
Techies and TankiesWhy You Can't Buy Books from the Kindle app on iPhone or iPad in 2018What Philly’s DA Win Looked Like from the DJ BoothLovesick and Twitter VerifiedFlint, A Complete CityThe Most Disappointing PC Games of 2017A very special Trump supporter, a happy anniversary for workersGoing Deeper UndergroundIt All Comes down to Real EstateJulian Assange and the Banality of AccessBreaking up the Boys’ ClubI’ve been working on this post…. for ten minutes…. just tweet it outI Am Not a Fish Dating a BirdEat the PressRetirement, Brought to You by Prisons, Inc.What Philly’s DA Win Looked Like from the DJ BoothSméagol in the SkyNo Left TurnsNews From Nowhere Episode 11Why You Can't Buy Books from the Kindle app on iPhone or iPad in 2018 Multiple bombshells hit Trump after he boards plane, internet asks #HasDonaldLandedYet Apple launches 2 new Pride Dyson’s scrapped electric car: founder reveals what could have been HBO Max will finally #ReleaseTheSnyderCut of 'Justice League' Apple's iPhone 12 might come without EarPods Coronavirus and the power of playing games Zuckerberg says Facebook is ready to profit from shift to remote work Pedro Pascal shouts out the stuntmen who helped create his Mandalorian What's Mike Pence thinking about in this photo? Badass little otter pup is a survivor, he gonna make it Tips for dealing with Donald Trump that also work with a toddler Miley Cyrus performs 'The Climb' in honor of 2020 graduates Trump's first foreign trip is already a disaster and it hasn't even started How to help Navajo Nation, other tribes, amid coronavirus Facebook launches 'Facebook Shops' for more in One florist is beautifying NYC with flower arrangements in unlikely places Everything coming to Hulu in June 2020 The 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' intro recreated using stock footage is a work of art 'Paddington' villain Hugh Grant eats humble marmalade for a good cause How to turn off FaceTime's resizing bubbles with iOS 13.5
2.9019s , 8288.859375 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【eroticism (2015), vimeo】,Creation Information Network