New 2026 CA Employment Laws: Compliance & Action Steps

Описание: Are you compliant with the massive shifts in California employment law taking effect in 2026? In this episode of Modern Ideas for Business, employment attorney Lisa Ann Hilario (Partner at Spaulding McCullough & Tansil LLP) breaks down a two-hour legal seminar into a rapid-fire 50-minute guide for business owners and HR leaders.

We cover everything from the new $16.90 minimum wage and its ripple effects on exempt salaries to the groundbreaking Transparency in AI Act. If you have remote workers, independent contractors, or use AI in your hiring process, this video is a mandatory audit for your business.

Key Topics Covered:

2026 Wage Updates: The new minimum wage ($16.90) and the "2X Rule" for exempt salaries ($70,304).

Remote Work Compliance: Why your "commutable distance" determines if you owe stipends for internet and cell phones.

The Transparency in AI Act: New protections for whistleblowers and reporting requirements for "Frontier Developers."

The "Pay or Stay" Void: Why your current signing bonus or relocation contracts might be illegal as of Jan 1.

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