State Employment Law Articles

On October 13, 2025, California’s Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 20, which amends the Labor Code to target occupational exposure to crystalline silica

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) issued proposed regulations under the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law on September 15, 2025, that provide some (but not complete) clarity about the law’s pay and benefit disclosure requirements.

Key Takeaways If you have not reviewed the recently approved, updated CCPA regulations, you might want to soon. There are several new requirements, along with many modifications and clarifications to existing rules. In this post, we discuss a new requirement – performing risk assessments – in the co

Key Takeaways Outlines basic steps to determine whether a business may need to perform a risk assessment under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

On October 13, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation that would have regulated employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other automated decisionmaking technologies in employment-related decisions, citing concerns about “overly broad restrictions” on employers’ use of th

On October 8, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law legislation that will set the statute of limitations for civil actions alleging violations of the state’s pay transparency requirements at three years, with a six-year “look-back” period to obtain relief for an existing violation.

On October 11, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law legislation— Senate Bill (SB) No. 19 —that updates the California Penal Code to add Section 422.3, a new statute that closes a loophole and includes, as criminal offenses to be more fully prosecuted, threats made against workplaces, schools,

Beginning July 1, 2028, benefits under California’s paid family leave program will be available to eligible employees taking leave to care for a

California has joined New York in enacting a law to allow the state to regulate private sector labor disputes when the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is unable to act or declines to do so. Notably, the California law empowers the state public labor agency to certify private sector union

As we approach 2026, California continues to push forward in labor and employment law. Some changes take effect immediately, others phase in, and some are still being finalized. Below is a summary of the most

Changes Are in Store for California Pay Data Reporting, Pay Transparency, and Pay Equity Requirements Several legislative and regulatory developments in California are poised to make notable changes to the state’s pay data reporting, pay transparency, and pay equity laws. These measures include a ne

Senate Bill 464: California Mandates Tougher Pay Data Reporting Senate Bill 590: California’s State Paid Family Leave Extended to Cover Leave for Designated Persons Assembly Bill 692: California Passes Prohibition Against Workers Contracting to Repay Debts Continue Reading

California’s pay data reporting rules are now more burdensome. Senate Bill 464, signed into law on October 13, 2025, enhances existing pay reporting requirements to address wage disparities. It introduces strict changes for private employers, effective in 2026 and 2027, including stricter penalties

Recently, California’s Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 590, which expands eligibility for benefits under the state paid family leave program to include individuals who take time off to care for a seriously ill designated person. In 2022, the state passed Assembly Bill (AB) 1041, which allowed emplo

Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill (AB) 692, which adds Section 16608 to the Business and Professions Code and Section 926 to the Labor Code, making it unlawful to include in any employment contract or require a worker to execute, as a condition of employment, a contract that includes terms th

On October 12, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 294, which requires employers in California to provide a stand-alone written notice of worker rights to each new employee when hired, and annually to all current employees. It also tasks the Labor Commissioner with developing and annually

On October 12, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 294, which requires employers in California to provide a stand-alone written notice of worker

Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 513, which expands the scope of personnel documents employers must allow current and former employees to inspect. Previously, under the California labor code, employers were required to allow current and former employees to inspect and receive a copy of person

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has adopted significant updates to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations, which were formally approved by the California Office of Administrative Law on September 23, 2025. These comprehensive regulations address automated decision-mak