New year, new laws. When 2024 rolled in, these five regulations took effect that could impact daily life in San Diego.
- The minimum wage increased to $16.85 in the City of San Diego —a 55-cent jump from last year. This rate is also higher than the state minimum wage of $16.
- San Diego’s wastewater rate increased by 4%, following a 5% water rate hike that took effect on Dec. 1, 2023.
- No more asking, “Do you know why I pulled you over?” Assembly Bill 2273 requires traffic officers to tell drivers why they’re being stopped.
- Amendments to Senate Bill 700 make it unlawful for employers to discriminate on the basis of cannabis usage outside of the workplace.
- Full-time workers are now eligible for a minimum of five days — or 40 hours — of sick leave per year due to changes to Senate Bill 616 (after six months of employment).