Hit the ground running in 2026 by reviewing our newly updated Doing Business in California guide.

You can use this guide:

  • To understand the ways California employment law has changed for employers in 2026;
  • To remind yourself and your team the ways that California employment law differs from federal law (and the laws in many other states);
  • To train your managers, especially if they are new to California or newly elevated to a supervisory role, to understand the legal landscape and what to look out for;
  • As a handy reference guide for California employment law issues; and
  • As a way to spot check your policies and procedures for compliance.

Best wishes to all for a compliant 2026!

Many thanks to Sahara Pynes and Cheryl Spound for their contributions to this guide, available here.