As we wind down 2025, here are some of the changes California employers need to be aware of to be prepared in 2026.
California SB 596: Increases Penalties for Healthcare Staffing Ratio Violations
Senate Bill 20: California Expands Worker Protections Against Silica Dust Exposure
Senate Bill 464: California Mandates Tougher Pay Data Reporting
Senate Bill 590: California’s State Paid Family Leave Extended to Cover Leave for Designated Persons
Assembly Bill 692: California Passes Prohibition Against Workers Contracting to Repay Debts
Senate Bill 294: California Requires New Annual Notice to Employees on Rights
Senate Bill 513: California Expands Personnel File Requirements
Senate Bill 642: California Revises Its Equal Pay Act
Assembly Bill 858: COVID Right of Recall Continues in California
Assembly Bill 1340: California Gives Gig Drivers the Right to Organize
Senate Bill 303: California Sets Forth Protections for Bias Training
Assembly Bill 288: Expanded Worker Rights and PERB’s New Authority
Senate Bill 617: California Expands CalWARN Notice Requirements
LA County Extends COVID Era Right of Recall Permanently
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