Most California employers took care of the February 1, 2026 distribution deadline under SB 294 — the Workplace Know Your Rights Act. But many have not yet addressed the law’s second compliance obligation, which arrives on March 30, 2026. That deadline is now two weeks away.
By March 30, every California employer must give current
California is technically an at-will employment state. But practically speaking, that designation comes with so many asterisks that employers who treat at-will as a blank check to terminate anyone at any time are setting themselves up for costly litigation.
Here are five things every California employer needs to understand about the at-will doctrine:
1. At-Will
The first 90 days of employment are more than just an adjustment period—they’re a critical window to engage new hires, reduce turnover, and avoid legal risks. For California employers, where employment laws are especially protective of workers, effective onboarding is both a best practice and a compliance must.
Here are the top five things every
In this Friday’s Five I recommend books that I am either reading and have read related to managing employees or a business. I hope everyone is having a great summer.
1. Manager Onboarding: 5 Steps for Setting New Leaders Up for Success
By Sharlyn Lauby