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

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

In this comprehensive program, LightGabler LLP attorney Jonathan Fraser Light 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.

Speaker

Jonathan Fraser Light, with over 40 years of experience, provides employment counsel and training programs to companies of all sizes, helping them reduce liability and protect against lawsuits. His team represents over 5,000 companies throughout California on day-to-day employment law issues, including over 250 hospitality clients that cover hotels, country clubs, and restaurants, as well as dinner houses, casual dining establishments, and fast-food franchisees. Jon enjoys a stellar and long-standing reputation as a skilled trial attorney, and his team has handled hundreds of class action and single-plaintiff cases in all aspects of wage and hour law and wrongful termination. Jon is a graduate of the UCLA School of Law, where he was a member of the Law Review. He graduated magna cum laude in history from UCLA.

For additional background information, go to www.lightgablerlaw.com/attorneys/jonathan-fraser-light.

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!

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field and connect with fellow professionals during the networking session.

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The West Ventura County Employer Advisory Council (EAC) is composed of employer volunteers representing a cross-section of businesses and industries.  The EAC was developed to promote a stronger partnership between the California Employment Development Department (EDD) and the business community. Its commitment is to assist employers in conducting their business more effectively and efficiently, to provide information on employment-related issues, and to enhance the communication between EDD and the private sector. This presentation is provided for educational and informational purposes only; it does not constitute an endorsement of the curriculum or speakers by the State of California EDD or by the West Ventura County EAC. Aside from staff designated to represent EDD, we assume no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the materials provided during this event.

EDD, an equal opportunity employer/program, is a partner in this event.  Special accommodation requests must be made by calling or emailing two weeks before the event.