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Jan. 20, 2026

California employers face sweeping 2026 compliance deadlines

California employers enter 2026 with sweeping new labor laws, making now a critical time to reassess workplace policies and ensure compliance with evolving legal obligations.

Jeremy M. Mittman

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Mitchell, Silberberg & Knupp LLP

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Eric D. Engelman

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Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP

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California employers face sweeping 2026 compliance deadlines
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As we start 2026, California employers face a host of labor and employment law changes that go into effect this year. Now is therefore a prudent time for employers to carefully review their policies and procedures to ensure compliance with their myriad statutory obligations. Below is a brief summary of labor and employment laws that California employers should be aware of. <...

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