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Feb. 11, 2026

2026 key employee rights and employer gotchas - Part 1

California employers are facing a sweeping new set of employment law changes in 2026 that expand employee rights around wages, pay equity and contracting, making early compliance planning essential.

Elaisha Nandrajog

Of Counsel
Spencer Fane LLP

Phone: 408-286-5722

Email: enandrajog@spencerfane.com

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Servando R. Sandoval

Partner
Spencer Fane LLP

Phone: (408) 286-5100

Email: ssandoval@spencerfane.com

UCLA SOL; Los Angeles CA

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Jennifer S. Coleman

Partner
Spencer Fane LLP

Phone: (408) 286-5100

Email: jcoleman@spencerfane.com

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2026 key employee rights and employer gotchas - Part 1
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California employers are facing another significant wave of employment law changes in 2026. A broad range of new and amended statutes expand employee rights relating to wages, pay equity and contracting practices, including new workplace notice requirements. Part 1 of this series focuses on the substantive employee rights and employer obligations taking effect in 2026 and the practical steps employers...

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