Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill (AB) 692, which adds Section 16608 to the Business and Professions Code and Section 926 to the Labor Code, making it unlawful to include in any employment contract or require a worker to
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Insight & Commentary on California Workplace Law Issues & Developments
The California Workplace Law Blog, published by Jackson Lewis P.C., focuses on legal developments and practical guidance related to employment and labor law in California. It covers topics such as wage and hour compliance, arbitration agreements, employee classification, workplace safety, employee training requirements, and local ordinances affecting employers, including those in Los Angeles County. The blog also addresses litigation trends, regulatory updates, and employer obligations under state and local laws, including protections for hotel and janitorial workers, recall rights, and compensation structures. It serves as a resource for employers and HR professionals navigating California's complex workplace legal landscape.
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Senate Bill 294: California Requires New Annual Notice to Employees on Rights
On October 12, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 294, which requires employers in California to provide a stand-alone written notice of worker rights to each new employee when hired, and annually to all current employees. It also…
Senate Bill 513: California Expands Personnel File Requirements
Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 513, which expands the scope of personnel documents employers must allow current and former employees to inspect.
Previously, under the California labor code, employers were required to allow current and former employees to…
Senate Bill 53: A Move Toward Transparency and Reporting Requirements for Large Developers of AI Models
California’s Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 53, which creates a comprehensive regulatory framework for advanced AI. The law takes effect January 1, 2026.
SB 53 is designed to govern what it calls “frontier” AI models, which are large, cutting-edge…
Assembly Bill 858: COVID Right of Recall Continues in California
Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill (AB) 858, which extends the sunset date of the recall and reinstatement rights of employees laid off as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic until January 1, 2027.
In 2021, Senate Bill (SB)…
Assembly Bill 1340: California Gives Gig Drivers the Right to Organize
On October 3, 2025, California’s Governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1340 which establishes the Transportation Network Company Drivers Labor Relations Act (Act) which provides drivers for certain gig drivers with the right to form, join and participate in the activities…
California’s Prohibition on Captive Audience Meetings Enjoined By Court
A good development for employers from the district court. At the beginning of the year, Senate Bill (SB) 399 became effective, restricting employers from requiring participation in mandatory meetings addressing religious or political topics, including those concerning labor organizations. Shortly…
Senate Bill 303: California Sets Forth Protections for Bias Training
On October 1, 2025, California’s Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 303, which states that an employee’s assessment, testing, admission, or acknowledgment of their own personal bias, when made in good faith and solicited or required as part of a…
Assembly Bill 288: Expanded Worker Rights and PERB’s New Authority
California’s labor landscape is changing with the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 288, which expands both worker rights and the authority of the state’s Public Employment Relations Board (PERB). Employers should be aware of these changes, as they may…
Senate Bill 617: California Expands CalWARN Notice Requirements
Governor Newsom has signed Senate Bill (SB) 617, which expands the information employers are required to include under the California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (CalWARN). Employers are now required to state whether they plan to coordinate services…