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Seyfarth says it published a review of California’s 2026 employment legislation
Seyfarth said it published a review of California employment legislation following the governor’s September 30 bill-signing deadline. The firm said its review covers automated decision systems, workplace surveillance, bereavement leave, restraining orders and revisions to restrictions on employment-related repayment agreements, with differing effective dates.
Key points
- Seyfarth said the automated-decision rules begin July 1, 2027, and require human review for discipline and termination.Seyfarth
- The firm said bereavement leave expands to an employee’s designated person.Seyfarth
- Seyfarth said the repayment-agreement amendments took effect immediately and reset the covered contract date to January 1, 2027.Seyfarth
- The firm said repeat failures to submit pay data reports face a $1,000-per-employee penalty.Seyfarth