This article continues our Friday’s Five series highlighting the major new California employment laws taking effect in 2026. In recent weeks, we’ve covered several significant bills impacting employers — from expanded employee rights and new recordkeeping requirements to pay transparency updates and workplace enforcement changes.
This week, we turn to Assembly Bill 692 (Kalra)
Governor Newsom just signed SB 642 into law, making big changes to California’s pay transparency and equal pay requirements. The law goes into effect January 1, 2026, and employers need to start preparing now.
For a full overview of the other employment bills signed and vetoed by the Governor impacting employers in 2026, you
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
The financial strain caused by federal taxes on tips and overtime pay is significant for hardworking Americans. Recognizing the need for change, bipartisan support has emerged to eliminate these taxes, with backing from Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, and President Joe Biden. This article explores what the “No Tax on Tips and Overtime” policy could mean
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