Paid Sick Leave

Governor Newsom has signed into law SB 616, increasing the number of paid sick days that California employers will be required to provide their employees starting next year.

California has passed a number of new employment laws this year. These new laws, which go into effect on January 1^st, 2023, are expected to have a significant impact on employers operating in California. Below is a brief overview of the most notable new laws affecting California businesses.

2021 brings a slew of new employment laws, which will affect nearly every California employer, regardless of size or industry. Below is a roundup of the main legal changes that will impact most employers. Some of these laws took effect immediately upon the governor’s signing on September 30th, and most others will go into effect on January 1, 2021. Given the expansive scope of these laws, employers should have their policies and procedures updated and in place ready to go by January 1, 2021.