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.
Servando R. Sandoval
Partner
Spencer Fane LLP
Phone: (408) 286-5100
Email: ssandoval@spencerfane.com
UCLA SOL; Los Angeles CA
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...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$895, but save $100 when you subscribe today… Just $795 for the first year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In