By: Kristina M. Launey and Catherine Feldman
Seyfarth Synopsis: With Governor Newsom’s October 13 deadline to sign bills behind us, we review California’s new employment laws. The most notable among them are new pay equity requirements, amendments to Cal-WARN and leave laws, and extensions of meal and rest period exemptions for certain industries.
According to Chris Micheli, Governor Newsom
Continue Reading California 2025 Bill Signing Wrap Up: New Employment LawsSeyfarth Synopsis: The California Legislature concluded its 2024-2025 session in the wee hours of September 13, 2025, and sent the last of its approved bills to Governor Newsom for consideration. The Governor has until October 13 to approve or veto a variety of bills impacting employers in California.
The California Legislature put pencils down on September 13, 2025, and sent
Continue Reading California Legislative Update: Legislature’s Pens Down, Governor Gets to Work