What New Laws Will Take Effect in 2015?

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Are you ready for the New Year?  January 1st is a common start date for new laws to begin!  Here are a few changes that will effect New Yorkers in 2015.

New Laws for 2015:

• Minimum Wage Increase -The minimum wage in New York State will increase from $8.00 to $8.75 an hour.
• Disposing of E-Waste - Next year it will be illegal to throw away laptops, video game consoles and flat screen TVs in the normal trash and recycling.  There will be a $100 charge for each infraction.
• Tax Credits - Businesses will receive tax credits for hiring and employing qualified veterans and individuals with developmental disabilities.  
• Medicaid Cap - The county costs to support the state and federal medicaid program will no longer increase.

Read more about the new laws in New York Business Journal.

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