California’s 2025 legislative session has officially wrapped, and Governor Gavin Newsom has made his final decisions on hundreds of bills sent to his desk before the October 13 deadline. For California employers, this year’s legislative package delivers another wave of significant workplace changes—spanning wage equity, paid family leave, worker classification, and expanded employee rights across multiple industries.

Below, we’ve summarized the final outcomes of the major employment law bills Governor Newsom acted on this session, along with brief descriptions of what each bill does.

My firm will be hosting a California employment law Masterclass on October 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., where we’ll break down what these new laws mean for employers in 2026—and highlight other key compliance updates to prepare for the year ahead.

Register here: Zaller Law Group Masterclass – California Employer Legislative Update: What’s at Stake in 2026

With these new laws taking effect over the coming months, California employers should begin reviewing their policies, training programs, and compliance systems now to stay ahead of the curve. Many of the changes—particularly those involving pay transparency, leave rights, and pay data reporting obligations—will require proactive planning and documentation. Our team at Zaller Law Group is here to help employers understand how these developments impact the workplace and to guide businesses through the steps needed to ensure compliance in 2026 and...

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