2025 California Employment Law Update

ArentFox Schiff’s Rob Carrol, Lynn Fiorentino, Jeffrey Weston, Noah Woo, Brett Young, Alex Rafuse, Marissa Rael, and Sai Paspulati provided an overview of new California employment laws that will go into effect next year, recent regulatory changes, and a recap of noteworthy legal developments this year.

Employers will need to grapple with new requirements in 2025, including but not limited to: 

  • Assembly Bill 1815: Expanded Definition of Race-Based Discrimination;
  • Assembly Bill 2123: Updates to Paid Family Leave Benefits;
  • Assembly Bill 2499: Victims Time Off Expansion;
  • Assembly Bill 3234: Social Compliance Audit;
  • PAGA Amendments: Impact on Private Attorneys General Act Lawsuits; 
  • Senate Bill 1100: Prohibited Statements in Employment Materials;
  • Senate Bill 1137: New Protections Against Workplace Discrimination; and
  • Senate Bill 399: Captive Meetings Ban.

This webinar provided a digestible overview of each bill to equip your organization with the knowledge to navigate these new laws effectively. If you were unable to attend live, we encourage you to watch the recording of the webinar. 

CLE: ArentFox Schiff LLP is an Accredited CLE Provider in CA and NY. CLE credit is pending in other applicable jurisdictions.

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