Current/New 2026 Labor Law Updates & Tips for Employment Litigation Risks

Join us for an update on the rapidly evolving employment laws amid ongoing federal and state regulations and increased scrutiny of company policies. This presentation will review the key developments in labor and employment law over the past year, as well as new legislation and trends impacting your workplace in 2026 and beyond. By understanding the current regulatory and legislative landscape, you can take proactive measures to stay ahead of potential challenges. We will cover essential updates and offer detailed analysis on specific employment issues, including:

• What’s New? (New Legislation for 2026 & Significant Employment Case Law)
• Wage and hour developments.
• Leave of Absence rules.
• Overtime regulations.
• Rest periods, breaks and lunch hours.
• Federal and state reasonable accommodation issues
• Hire Right (Identify Systemic Issues When Vetting Applicants)
• EEOC Regulations (Wellness Programs, EEO-1 Reporting, LGBT & Handling Administrative Complaints)
• Leave Me Alone (Retaliation Claims Based On Leaves, Discrimination or Harassment)
• Employee Pay Compliance (Fair Pay Act, Minimum Wage & DOL Regulations) and More!!!

Pending approval of 4.5 SHRM/HRCI credits.

Speaker: William Betley

William Betley represents employers in all areas of employment law, including unlawful harassment, discrimination, employee classification, wage and hour, class action and PAGA matters. He provides his clients full service representation from advice and counsel through trial focusing on an aggressive yet practical approach to risk management and conflict resolution. This approach has resulted in a number of excellent results for his clients.

Mr. Betley is a former President of the California Employers Advisory Council (CEAC) and was recently elected to serve as that organization’s Vice President. He is also the Chairperson of the Inland Valley Employers Advisory Council and acts as the CEAC’s Regional Vice President in the Inland Empire.

Mr. Betley is also on the Inland Empire Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) Board of Directors and he is an Adjunct Faculty Member at California State University San Bernardino focusing on labor, employment and business ethics.

Mr. Betley is a frequent speaker at numerous AALRR, CEAC, SHRM and Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA) seminars and he regularly travels throughout California providing presentations on a number of employment and business related topics.

Mr. Betley is listed in the National Registry of Who’s Who for Attorneys in the United States.

Mr. Betley is a frequent speaker on numerous employment issues, such as unlawful harassment, disability discrimination, leaves of absence workplace violence, employment handbooks and hiring and firing issues. He is also the Chairman of the Inland Valleys Employer Advisory Council and he is the editor of that organization's Employment Newsletter.

Mr. Betley was admitted to practice law in California in 1984. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Defense Research Institute, Inland Valleys Employer Advisory Council, Orange County Employer Advisory Council, California Chamber of Commerce, Society for Human Resources Management, Professionals in Human Resources Association, Orange County Bar Association, Building Industry Association, and Home Builders Council.

Mr. Betley is listed in the National Registry of Who's Who for Attorneys in the United States

This employer seminar is provided for education and information purposes only; it does not constitute an endorsement of the curriculum or speakers by the State of California EDD or by the EAC. Aside from staff designated to represent the EDD, we assume no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the materials provided during this event.

The EDD, an equal opportunity employer/program, is a partner in this event. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Requests for services, aids, and/or alternate formats need to be made prior to the event by calling 1-408-216-6200. TTY users, please call the California Relay Service at 711

Host or Publisher North Valley Employer Advisory Council (NVEAC)