January 14: 2026 Employment Law Update

California employers can expect a full slate of new employment laws in the New Year. Some of these changes require immediate action, such as policy revision and new notices, and all require an employer’s full attention.

Our annual in-person update will cover these new laws, important changes at state and federal agencies, and other developments employers should watch in 2026. And as always, there will be plenty of time for questions. Some covered topics include:

* Changes to the California Equal Pay Act and pay data reporting

* A dramatic new “Workplace Know Your Rights Act” notice to every employee

* State and local minimum wage increases

* New Paid Sick Leave, Victims’ Leave and Paid Family Leave rules

* New collection authority for employee tips and gratuities

* Limits on employment contract terms and employee repayment requirements

* Expanded personnel file and employment training record requirements

* Increased public works pay data disclosure

* State efforts to regulate federally governed bargaining relationships

* Other agency and court developments affecting employers.

Click here to register for the in-person event.

The seminar will be on January 14, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Napa. All proceeds benefit the Napa Chamber of Commerce.

Attendees may register via the Napa Chamber of Commerce's seminar page by clicking here or by calling (707) 226-7455. Attendance is $99.00 (Chamber members) and $129.00 (non-members).

We will post the update materials in .pdf form shortly.