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New Employer Layoff Notice Obligations in 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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By Tara Clemens Beginning January 1, 2024, most business entities will be required to submit beneficial ownership…

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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

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New Fair Chance Act Regulations

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