Fall has arrived, and Sacramento once again has supplied California employers with something scarier than Halloween ghouls: another round of workplace legislation. This year’s harvest includes restrictions on artificial intelligence, expanded leave rights, and steeper penalties. There is even a temporary reprieve from last year’s “stay-or-pay” restrictions. (Apparently, some regulations need a little regulating themselves.)
Here is what employers should know. Unless otherwise noted, the laws take effect January 1, 2027.
We will continue tracking implementation and enforcement of these laws as employers prepare for another busy year of California workplace compliance.
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