New California Laws Involve Equal Pay, Gun Restrictions

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Here is a look at some of the new laws taking effect on Jan. 1 in California:
EQUAL PAY:
Female workers in California get new tools to challenge gender-based wage gaps under a law supporters say offers the strongest equal-pay protection in the nation. The legislation places the burden of proof on an employer to show a man’s higher pay for similar work is based on factors other than gender. It also prevents employers from retaliating against workers discussin