California has passed Assembly Bill (AB) 2054, which expands the definition of “covered active duty” under Section 3302.1 of the Unemployment Insurance Code for purposes of eligibility for Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits from the state.
Under existing law,
On September 27, 2026, the Governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1803, which adds a component of anti-hate speech to harassment prevention training requirements.
Existing California Training Requirements
California employers with five or more employees must provide at least two
Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 1149, which adds “designated person” to the definition of family member for the purpose of taking bereavement leave. In 2022, the state amended the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) to require covered employers
Cal/OSHA recently released a discussion draft proposing major amendments to its heat illness prevention standards under Assembly Bill (AB) 2243, affecting both outdoor workplaces (Title 8, Section 3395) and indoor workplaces (Section 3396).
If adopted, these changes would expand
On August 3, 2026, the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) released modified proposed regulatory text as part of its ongoing rulemaking under the Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The modifications follow a public comment period that
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that California’s statewide minimum wage will increase from $16.90 to $17.40 per hour effective January 1, 2027. The new rate, announced on July 31, 2026, reflects the annual inflation-based adjustment required under California law.
As children head back to school, California employees may need time away from work for school activities, childcare emergencies, disciplinary meetings, or to care for a sick child. Employers should keep the following California leave protections in mind for the
Recently, San Francisco amended its Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) to further differentiate it from the State of California’s Fair Chance Act. The amendments take effect on August 10, 2026.
The FCO applies to employers located or doing business in
California Labor Code section 2802 requires employers to reimburse employees for necessary expenses incurred in performing their job duties, which may include an employee’s use of their personal vehicle for work purposes, such as for work-related travel or driving between
August 13, 2026 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST
Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys in reviewing mid-year updates to California employment law. We will provide an overview of important case rulings, statutory developments thus far in 2026 and significant pending
