H/R Luncheon-Fisher Phillips 2025 Employment Law Update Seminar

Description

The 2024 legislative year in California was exceptionally active, introducing a wave of critical updates that every employer needs to know. The Industry Business Council invites you to join the law firm of Fisher Phillips for an informative half-day seminar covering significant California legislative and legal updates that will impact employers in 2025.
 
Participants will gain insights into new laws, including:

• AB 2288/SB 92 – PAGA Reform – PAGA reform that includes multiple changes that impact how to prevent and respond to claims.
• AB 1034 – Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act – Extends a PAGA exemption for employers in the construction industry covered by a collective bargaining agreement until 2038.
• SB 399 – Employer Communications | Intimidation – Prohibits adverse action against employees who decline to participate in meetings or receive employer communications regarding political or religious matters, including the decision to join a union.
• AB 2299 – Whistleblower Posting – Requires the California Labor Commissioner to develop a model list of employees’ rights and responsibilities under California’s existing whistleblower laws.
• AB 2499 – Victim-of-Violence Leave – Recasts and strengthens protections for employees (and family members) who are victims of qualifying acts of violence.
• AB 2123 – Disability Compensation | Paid Family Leave – Prohibits requiring employees to take up to two weeks of earned but unused vacation before receiving benefits under California’s paid family leave program. 
• SB 1100 – Discrimination | Driver’s License – Makes it unlawful for an employer to include a statement in a job advertisement, posting, application, or other material that an applicant must have a driver’s license unless certain criteria is met.
• SB 988 – Freelance Worker Protection Act – Requires written contracts for certain freelancers and requires that they be paid by contract date (or 30 days after services rendered if not specified).
• AB 3234 – Social Compliance Audits – Requires public posting of information related to voluntary “social compliance audits”.

 
What You'll Learn:

• The most significant legislative shifts from the 2024 session and how they will affect employers in 2025.
• How to adapt your policies and practices to remain compliant.
• Strategies to mitigate risks and prevent costly litigation.

 
Designed for HR professionals, in-house counsel, business owners, and anyone responsible for managing a workforce, this seminar will provide the practical knowledge and tools to help you navigate California's evolving regulatory landscape with confidence. Don't miss out on staying ahead of the curve in 2025.