California employers: Start 2026 compliant. Learn key new employment and business laws taking effect this year, plus practical steps to stay ahead.
New Year, New Laws: 2026 California Employer Resolutions
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New California Laws For 2023 Stress Safety, More Regulations, and Address Workplace Disparity
By Barry A. Bradley, Esq. Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. California’s Governor Newsom signed 997 bills last year (and vetoed 169). While there was a flurry of laws that protect women’s reproductive rights as a result of the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme...
California’s New Laws in 2021- Focus on Safety, COVID-19 Response and Employment Equality
By Barry A. Bradley, Esq. There was nothing funny, unexpected, or too wacky about this year’s crop of new laws passed in California. Largely due to the shortened legislative session (thanks to COVID-19), Governor Gavin Newsom signed only 372 new laws. This was fewer...
California’s Upcoming Ban on Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Temporarily Blocked by Federal Judge – California AB 51 Arbitration
A federal court temporarily blocks enforcement of California’s AB 51, allowing employers to continue mandatory arbitration agreements—for now.
New Year, New Decade, New Laws! 2020 Employment Law Update for California Employers
By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. As we ring in a new year and a new decade, California employers will be faced with a number of important new laws. Following are some key employment laws that will take effect this coming year: Sexual Harassment Training (SB 530): Last...