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

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (check-in/breakfast begins at 8:15 am)

Location: Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Avenue in Diamond Bar

Cost: $75 (SGV EAC members); $95 (non-members); $99 (walk-ins)

Presenter: Jonathan Fraser Light

Sponsor: The San Gabriel Valley Employer Advisory Council

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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 the latest employment legislation for 2026, as well as the 2025 cases and administrative opinions, is critical for employer protection.

In this comprehensive program, LightGabler's employment attorneys 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!

As the invited presenter, LightGabler LLP cannot assist with registration or technical issues. Please contact the relevant organization directly for questions or assistance.