In the latest installment of California Coffee Talk, the speakers will offer practical tips for updating employee handbooks and policies tailored for California employers. This webinar will provide an overview of essential provisions to include in your handbooks and the reasons behind them. The speakers will also discuss new California employment legislation and considerations for 2026, which include:
- An amendment to Labor Code section 351 that empowers the state labor commissioner to investigate and issue citations and fines for tip theft.
- New regulations under the Fair Employment and Housing Act that prohibit the use of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making systems in hiring, promotion, and other employment practices.
- An expansion of workplace protections for victims of violence.