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Labor/Employment

Feb. 18, 2026

2026 California employment law updates: Compliance, enforcement and litigation risk - Part 3

California's 2026 employment laws boost penalties, revive claims, expand enforcement and extend deadlines--raising risk for employers and making compliance, recordkeeping and legal review essential.

Elaisha Nandrajog

Of Counsel
Spencer Fane LLP

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Servando R. Sandoval

Partner
Spencer Fane LLP

Phone: (408) 286-5100

Email: ssandoval@spencerfane.com

UCLA SOL; Los Angeles CA

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Jennifer S. Coleman

Partner
Spencer Fane LLP

Phone: (408) 286-5100

Email: jcoleman@spencerfane.com

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2026 California employment law updates: Compliance, enforcement and litigation risk - Part 3

California's 2026 employment laws largely increase enforcement authority, civil penalties and litigation exposure for employers. These changes will impact plaintiffs' ability to extend or revive claims in civil litigation as well as California agencies' enforcement of existing and new laws. Part 3 of this series focuses on compliance obligations, agency enforcement tools, and statutory changes that affect how and when claims may be brought--and the consequences of noncompliance...

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