After another busy year, the California Legislature passed hundreds of bills for Governor Gavin Newsom to either sign into law or veto. Many new labor- and employment-related laws will take effect next year — and employers will want to be familiar with them. Thankfully, CalChamber’s employment law experts have wrapped up their analysis of the significant new laws and prepared a free white paper summarizing their effects.
These incoming laws touch on a variety of topics, including discrimination, leaves of absence, employment contracts, notice and recordkeeping requirements, collective bargaining, enforcement and more.
Download CalChamber’s free “New 2026 Labor and Employment Laws” white paper for a summary of upcoming changes for next year, including:
- Minimum wage updates;
- Pay equity and transparency changes;
- Restrictions on “stay-or-pay” agreements;
- Changes to California leaves, including paid sick leave and Paid Family Leave;
- New and revised employee notice and recordkeeping obligations;
- Additional costs and penalties under wage-and-hour enforcement; and
- Much more.
For example, a new law requires employers to include specific information in their employees’ education and training records. Employers will need to review and adjust their recordkeeping practices accordingly.
The “New 2026 Labor and Employment Laws” white paper is now available for nonmembers to download. CalChamber members can access the white paper here.
For an in-depth look at these new laws, register now for CalChamber’s popular 2026 Employment Law Updates seminars. During these virtual, half-day seminars, our employment law experts will provide clear explanations of compliance obligations, and a comprehensive review and discussion of recent state and federal laws, regulations and court cases.
At CalChamber, we’re all about helping California businesses do business. We provide expert guidance and advocacy for California employers, so businesses like yours can comply with frequently changing labor laws and thrive in a heavily regulated environment. Not a member yet? See how CalChamber can help you.
