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New Employer Layoff Notice Obligations in 2026
January 16, 2026
Question: I heard that California implemented a new law that changes the information employers must provide when they lay off or transfer employees. Is that true? Answer: Yes, there are new notice requirements for certain employers that engage in layoffs or transfers of employees. These new requirements are the result of recent amendments to the…
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