California Employment Law Update 2027: New Laws, Deadlines and HR Compliance

Overview:

California employers are facing another round of employment law changes, with several significant measures signed into law in September 2026 and new compliance requirements approaching in 2027. From higher minimum wages and exempt salary thresholds to changes affecting bereavement leave, employment agreements, pay-data reporting, and workplace technology, employers have important decisions to make before the new year. Some of these requirements will affect familiar HR practices, while others introduce new restrictions that could expose employers to penalties, employee complaints, and costly disputes if overlooked.

The challenge is knowing exactly what needs to change and when. Existing bonus repayment agreements may require review, bereavement policies may need expanded coverage, and payroll teams must prepare for updated compensation thresholds and reporting obligations. California has also introduced new requirements involving immigration-related retaliation, employee surveillance, and the use of automated systems in disciplinary and termination decisions. With different effective dates, exceptions, and employer obligations, HR professionals need to understand which changes require immediate attention and which demand preparation for later in 2027.

This webinar will provide a practical examination of California’s latest employment law developments and their implications for employers. Participants will learn which changes affect their organizations, how the requirements apply to everyday HR decisions, and what steps should be taken to update policies, employment agreements, payroll practices, and management procedures. The session will also address implementation deadlines, compliance risks, and areas where employers should review existing practices before the new requirements take effect, helping HR teams enter 2027 better prepared and with a clearer understanding of their responsibilities.

Areas Covered in the Session

• Key California employment-law changes, employer coverage, and implementation deadlines for 2027.
• Minimum-wage increases, exempt-salary thresholds, and required payroll and posting updates.
• Expanded bereavement-leave coverage and updates to leave policies and request procedures.
• Restrictions and exceptions affecting signing bonuses, training costs, and other repayment agreements.
• Pay-data reporting changes, expanded job categories, and penalties for reporting failures.
• Immigration-related retaliation protections and implications for manager communications and HR practices.
• Human-review and employee-notice requirements for automated disciplinary and termination decisions.
• Workplace-surveillance restrictions and disclosure requirements for technology-related layoffs.
• Prioritizing updates to handbooks, employment agreements, forms, and internal HR procedures.

Handouts:

Attendees will gain access to exclusive handouts, including presentation materials provided by the speaker and additional resources developed by Amorit Education to aid your teams in post-session implementation.

Why should you attend?

California’s latest employment law changes bring new responsibilities for employers, with several requirements approaching in 2027. Missing an important deadline, relying on outdated employment agreements, or overlooking changes to employee protections can lead to compliance violations, penalties, and costly disputes.

This webinar will help you identify which changes require immediate attention and where your existing HR practices may need revision. You will gain a clearer understanding of the new requirements affecting compensation, leave policies, employment agreements, pay-data reporting, and workplace technology, along with the steps needed to prepare for implementation.

With practical guidance on how these laws affect everyday workplace decisions, the session will help you prioritize compliance responsibilities, address potential gaps, and coordinate necessary updates with payroll, management, and legal teams. You will leave better prepared to handle California’s changing employment requirements as your organization moves into 2027.

Who will benefit?

This webinar is designed for professionals responsible for California employment law compliance, workplace policies, payroll practices, and implementing new regulatory requirements. Those who will benefit include:

• Human Resources Directors
• Human Resources Managers
• HR Business Partners
• HR Compliance Managers
• Employee Relations Managers
• People Operations Managers
• Payroll Directors and Managers
• Compensation and Benefits Managers
• Leave Administration Managers
• HR Policy and Compliance Specialists
• HRIS and HR Technology Managers
• Pay Data Reporting Specialists
• Corporate Compliance Officers
• In-House Employment Counsel
• Labor and Employment Attorneys