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California and federal employment law, explained in plain language by the experts who track it.
New 2027 Employment Laws
Here’s a quick summary of new labor- and employment-related laws in 2027. Unless otherwise noted, new laws take effect January 1, 2027.
HRWatchdog Will Become HRCalifornia Now
On October 7, HRWatchdog will become HRCalifornia Now. We are bringing together our HRWatchdog blog posts and our HRCalifornia long-form articles to create a single, comprehensive HR resource for California and federal employment law, explained in plain language by the experts who track it.
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Expert Workplace Commentary
The Workplace is a podcast that provides expert and practical commentary on issues critical to California employers and employees you can apply to your workplace. Episodes include discussions about California employment laws, legislative proposals, and real-world workplace stories.