New 2026 Labor and Employment Laws
White Papers
After a busy year, the California Legislature sent hundreds of bills to Governor Gavin Newsom to either sign into law or veto. These bills span a wide range of issues, and many new labor- and employment-related laws are taking effect next year — and employers will want to be familiar with them.
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; and
- New and revised employee notice and recordkeeping obligations.