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New California Employment Laws for 2026
California Labor & Employment Law Review - Volume 40, Issue 1
The 2025 California legislative session officially concluded on October 13, 2025.
Of the approximately 2,250 bills introduced, only 917 made it to the governor’s desk. Of those, 794 were signed into law and 123 were vetoed, resulting in a 15% veto rate—lower than previous years.
About 70 employment bills were signed by Governor Gavin Newson in 2025, an approximately 30% decline from years prior. Unless specifically noted, the laws summarized here are effective January 1, 2026.
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