California Employers: Stay Ahead of New 2026 Posting Requirements
As we previously reported here, many new laws affecting California employers took effect January 1, 2026.
Along with these legislative changes, at least three new workplace postings are available on the Department of Industrial Relations website for employers to implement:
- A new California Minimum Wage Order updating the new minimum wage in effect in California
- A new Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act: California Paid Sick Leave Poster
- The new California Workplace—Know Your Rights notice (in both English and Spanish), which employers must provide to employees on or before February 1, 2026, and at the time of hire and annually thereafter
The updated postings for each of the above as well as other required posters can be found here and here. Employers should ensure ongoing compliance with posting obligations and regularly monitor the Department of Industrial Relations’ website for further updates and the addition of new posters in additional languages. Employers with questions should also contact experienced employment counsel.
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