As we approach 2025, California employers need to be aware of several key legislative changes that will impact workplace policies and operations. These laws have been passed and will take effect in 2025, shaping the employment landscape in the state. Here are the top five new laws that employers should prepare for:
Effective September 3, 2024, a new ordinance in Los Angeles County offers additional protections for individuals with criminal records seeking employment. The Fair Chance Ordinance builds upon California’s Fair Chance Act (AB 1008), codified in Government Code section 12952, which prohibits employers from asking about criminal records before extending a job offer. The new ordinance