pihra logo
Menu

Be Ready for California’s 2026 Employment Laws

We are your trusted resource for staying compliant in one of the most complex legal environments in the country. Each year, this series is carefully scheduled after the Governor’s final decisions on new legislation, ensuring every session delivers current, actionable guidance tailored for California workplaces.

This series includes 10 essential sessions:

  • Five sessions delivered live by experienced attorneys from national and regional employment law firms, repeated at four in-person events across four counties
  • Five additional sessions presented live online
  • All sessions available On Demand after presentation

Choose the format that fits your schedule: In Person, Live Stream, or On Demand and leave with the clarity to update your policies the moment you’re back in the office.

Orange County

October 28, 2025

Hotel Zessa
Santa Ana

 

In Person + Online + On Demand

View Rates

San Diego County

January 15, 2026

To be determined

 

In Person + Online + On Demand

View Rates

Los Angeles County

October 30, 2025

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport
Burbank

In Person + Live Stream + Online + On Demand

View Rates

Riverside County

January 22, 2026

Riverside Convention Center
Riverside

In Person + Online + On Demand

View Rates

Why Attend the California Employment Law Update?

This program is designed specifically for HR practitioners, in-house counsel, and business owners managing California employees. What makes our update different:

  • Attorney-led sessions only — no sales pitches, just direct, legally grounded content
  • Timing matters — our sessions are built around laws finalized in October so nothing is outdated
  • Multiple formats, same value — attend in person, live online, or watch on demand
  • Same sessions at every location — pick the date or venue that works best for you
  • Recertification included — earn HRCI, MCLE, and SHRM credit hours for every session
  • California-specific — no national overviews, only what applies to your workplace

Get the clarity and confidence you need to take action immediately and stay compliant in 2026.

California

leads the nation in employment lawsuits

10+

10+ new employment laws annually

210,000+

HR professionals impacted

All the California Employment Law Updates You Need to Know

Hear from industry-leading experts who will provide practical advice on topics like these.

Artificial Intelligence

Wage & Hour

Preparing for a Workforce Reduction

Workplace Investigations

Paid Family Leave (PFL) & California Family Rights Act (CFRA) (i.e., Leave Laws)

Handbook Builder

Immigration Update

California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA)

Class, PAGA and Arbitration Update

How can CELU help you lead your company forward? Find out now!

Space is limited — choose the attendance option that’s right for you and sign up today!

📍 2025 California Employment Law Update – Orange County

📍 2025 California Employment Law Update – Los Angeles County

📍 2026 California Employment Law Update – Riverside County

📍 2026 California Employment Law Update – San Diego County

Recertification Credits

SHRM

This program will be submitted for PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.

Professionals In Human Resources Association (PIHRA) is recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.

HRCI

This program will be submitted for California or HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute homepage at www.hrci.org.

The use of this seal confirms that this activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval

MCLE

MINIMUM CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (MCLE)

PIHRA is a State Bar of California MCLE approved provider. Our 2025/2025 PIHRA California Employment Law Update will be submitted for California MCLE credit hours.

JOIN OUR PIHRA HR WEEKLY: OUR NEWSLETTER

The fastest way to stay on top of news for human resource professionals.