Doing Business in California Guide Updated for 2026

Hit the ground running in 2026 by reviewing our newly updated Doing Business in California guide.

You can use this guide:

To understand the ways California employment law has changed for employers in 2026;
To remind yourself and your team the ways that California employment law differs from federal law (and the laws in many other states);
To train your managers, especially if they are new to California or newly elevated to a supervisory role, to understand the legal landscape and what to look out for;
As a handy reference guide for California employment law issues; and
As a way to spot check your policies and procedures for compliance.

Best wishes to all for a compliant 2026!

Many thanks to Sahara Pynes and Cheryl Spound for their contributions to this guide, available here.

Hit the ground running in 2026 by reviewing our newly updated Doing Business in California guide.

You can use this guide:

To understand the ways California employment law has changed for employers in 2026;
To remind yourself and your team the ways that California employment law differs from federal law (and the laws in many other states);
To train your managers, especially if they are new to California or newly elevated to a supervisory role, to understand the legal landscape and what to look out for;
As a handy reference guide for California employment law issues; and
As a way to spot check your policies and procedures for compliance.

Best wishes to all for a compliant 2026!

Many thanks to Sahara Pynes and Cheryl Spound for their contributions to this guide, available here.

Hit the ground running in 2026 by reviewing our newly updated Doing Business in California guide.

You can use this guide:

To understand the ways California employment law has changed for employers in 2026;
To remind yourself and your team the ways that California employment law differs from federal law (and the laws in many other states);
To train your managers, especially if they are new to California or newly elevated to a supervisory role, to understand the legal landscape and what to look out for;
As a handy reference guide for California employment law issues; and
As a way to spot check your policies and procedures for compliance.

Best wishes to all for a compliant 2026!

Many thanks to Sahara Pynes and Cheryl Spound for their contributions to this guide, available here.

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