California has always led the nation in protecting workers, and 2026 is no exception. A wave of new employment laws is now in effect, giving California employees stronger rights around equal pay, access to their own personnel records, and advance …
For too long, California workers have been forced to fight twice, once to win a wage theft judgment and again just to collect it. That changes with Senate Bill 261 (SB 261), signed into law by Governor Newsom in October …
California continues to strengthen worker protections with Assembly Bill 692 (AB 692), a new law that bans most so-called “stay-or-pay” contract provisions. These clauses typically require employees to repay training costs, bonuses, or other expenses if they leave a job …
California law strongly protects employees, and Senate Bill 294 (SB 294) reinforces those protections by making sure workers clearly understand their rights. The purpose of this law is simple but powerful: employees deserve to know when their workplace rights are …
California continues to lead the nation in worker protections, and the upcoming minimum wage increase is a major development every employee should understand.
Beginning January 1, 2026, California’s statewide minimum wage is set to rise again, impacting hourly workers and …
California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) gives employees the power to hold employers accountable for workplace violations when the state cannot act on its own. In 2024, important PAGA amendments went into effect, introducing early cure provisions that every California …
California continues to be the testing ground for the future of gig work in America. With AB 5 and Proposition 22 still shaping how companies classify workers, upcoming court decisions and legislative proposals could again change the rights and responsibilities …
California continues to lead the nation in worker protections, and its new minimum wage law is a major win for employees in 2025. The statewide minimum wage has increased, but employees should note that some cities and counties in California …
As of January 1, 2024, California law requires employers to provide a minimum of 40 hours (5
days) of paid sick leave per year to their employees. This expansion from the previous 24 hours
aims to support workers’ health and …
On January 1, 2025, California’s SB 399—the Worker Freedom from Employer
Intimidation Act—goes into effect. This landmark law prohibits employers from forcing
employees to attend workplace meetings where the employer shares opinions on
political or religious matters, including unionization efforts.…
