Beginning in 2026, there are several new laws impacting California employers and employees. Unless stated otherwise in the summaries below, these bills go into effect January 1, 2026.
Partner Allison Musante of Swerdlow Law outlines how employers can conduct timely, impartial and legally-defensible workplace investigations — including when to call in an outside investigator and how to protect
Swerdlow Receives Tier 1 Ranking by Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for 2026
Meghan E. O’Kane leveraged her scientific training from MIT to forge a unique path into employment law. In this interview, she reflects on how her biology background deepened her analytical
Attorney David Wimmer cautioned that the Teamsters are “overstating the case” against Amazon, noting that no court or board has ruled the company a joint employer. He said the union
We congratulate Millicent Sanchez, Janet Swerdlow and David Wimmer
Wimmer emphasized that while no proof of discrimination has been established to date, the litigation represents a pivotal moment.
Effective October 1, 2025, California has adopted new regulations addressing how employers use AI and automated-decision systems in hiring and employment practices. These changes clarify that using AI tools in
Immigration concerns are at the forefront of employers’ minds these days given the progressively more frequent ICE raids occurring, particularly in California, and the impact this is having on attendance
David Wimmer Quoted in Corporate Compliance Insights regarding Beyond Fair WARNing.
