You Had Me at Happy New Year - The 2026 Employment Law Update! HYBRID EVENT

"You Had Me At Happy New Year” - The 2026 Employment Law Update!

Year-after-year California creates a myriad of new employment laws – not to mention a copious number of cases and administrative decisions. And then there’s all the federal content. It’s enough to make anyone go numb! But don’t turn a deaf ear, because staying up-to-date on latest employment legislation for 2026, as well as the 2025 cases and administrative opinions, is critical for employer protection.

In this comprehensive program, LightGabler LLP attorney Angela Lopez will present the 2026 employment law update. Attendees will receive a detailed handout providing insights into at least 100 new laws, regulations and cases, along with practice tips for employers and human resource professionals.

Topics on the horizon for the 2026 New Year include:

• 2026 new legislation
• 2025 case law
• Arbitration updates
• Artificial intelligence legislation and regulations
• Expanded employee rights under California’s Equal Pay Act
• New posting requirements
• Developments in FEHA
• Expansion of Paid Family Leave to include “designated persons”
• Limits on employee repayment (“stay or pay”) provisions in contracts
• Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) updates
• Expanded WARN Act notice requirements
• Handbook updates needed for 2026
• IRS mileage rates for 2026
• Minimum wage increases
• The current landscape of NLRB rulings
• Expansion of the Public Employment Relations Board’s (“PERB”) jurisdiction
• And much more!

Don’t miss this essential update to start the year informed and prepared.

Location -

In Person: EDD Office, 20920 Warner Center Lane, Suite C, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Virtual Option: Join via Zoom (LINK PROVIDED ON DECEMBER 1ST)

Event Cost-

$85 for Non-Member Attendees

$75 for Member Attendees [With Member Code]

NOTE: Eventbrite fees are added at check out.

Visit: https://www.ceac.org/san-fernando-valley-eac, click the Membership tab, then select Join Now to access the application form and get your 2025 MEMBER DISCOUNT CODE.

CHOOSE ONLINE VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE:

Info: Take the opportunity to network while connecting with your peers.

Info: 2026 Employment Law Update: What Employers Need to Know.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

Get App

Host or Publisher San Fernando Valley Employer Advisory Council