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NEW EMPLOYMENT LEGISLATION FOR �2026

HR Committee Update

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2026 LEGISLATIVE OVERVIEW

  • SB 513 – Expands employee access to personnel records, including detailed training documentation
  • AB406 – Broadens protected leave rights and strengthens anti-retaliation protections
  • SB 294 – Requires annual “Know Your Rights” workplace notice and new compliance procedures

Key Employment Law Updates Effective 2026

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SB 513- EXPANDED PERSONNEL RECORD REQUIREMENTS

What Changed?

  • Expands definition of “personnel records”
  • Requires inclusion of employee training and education records
  • Applies to current and former employee requests

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Required Training Record Details

  • Employee Name
  • Training provider
  • Date & duration
  • Skills/competencies obtained
  • Certification/qualification status

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SB 406 – EXPANDED LEAVE & ANTI-RETALIATION PROTECTIONS

  • Expands use of Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
  • Covers leave related to certain crimes affecting:

- Employee

- Family Member

  • Protects time off for judicial proceedings

Key Changes

  • No retaliation for leave use
  • Update leave policies
  • Train managers on qualifying absences

Employer Obligations

  • Court proceedings
  • Medical care
  • Counseling
  • Safety planning

Qualifying Absences

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SB 294 – WORKPLACE “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS” NOTICE

NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

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  • Employers Must provide a stand-alone written notice covering:
  • - Workers’ compensation rights
  • - Immigration-related workplace inspection rights
  • - Right to organize/concerted activity
  • - Rights when law enforcement is present

DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS

- All new hires

- All employees annually

- Collective bargaining representatives (if applicable)

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**Employers must provide current employees with the opportunity to

name an emergency contact by March 30, 2026, and upon hire

For employees hired after March 30, 2026.

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CALIFORNIA WORKPLACE – KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

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CALIFORNIA WORKPLACE – KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

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WHAT THIS MEANS FOR HR

“Change in legislation is inevitable. Thoughtful implementation is intentional.”

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Stay informed

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Review and update internal processes

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Communicate changes clearly to staff

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THANK YOU!

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