The California Legislature has enacted several new laws that will impact the workplace in 2026.

In addition to changes among various state labor and employment laws, the minimum wage will increase.

This Holland & Knight alert provides a brief summary of select employment laws that go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, unless stated otherwise.

The California Legislature has enacted several new laws that will impact the workplace in 2026. This Holland & Knight alert provides a brief summary of select employment laws that go into effect Jan. 1, 2026, unless stated otherwise.

For more information or questions on the new California labor and employment laws and their potential impact on employers and employees, please contact the authors.

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