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October 13, 2026
Signed September 30, 2026, Senate Bill 690 removes the private right of action under CIPA’s pen-register and trap-and-trace provisions and reaches back to claims filed in the prior two years. Other privacy claims remain possible, so website tracking practices still warrant review.
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October 8, 2026
Common website tools such as Google Analytics and cookies collect visitor information automatically, even when a business runs no targeted advertising. Businesses subject to the CCPA should confirm that their privacy policies and opt-out mechanisms reflect what is operating on their sites.
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October 6, 2026
SB 1149 adds a "designated person," meaning someone related by blood or equivalent to family, to the people whose death qualifies an employee for up to five days of bereavement leave. The change is expected to take effect January 1, 2027.
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October 1, 2026
California generally treats a worker as an employee unless the hiring business can satisfy each part of the ABC test. A contract label or Form 1099 does not settle the question, and misclassification can bring wage, tax, and penalty exposure.
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September 28, 2026
Governor Newsom has signed AB 1803, which adds an anti-hate speech component to the harassment prevention training that California employers with five or more employees already provide. The requirement begins January 1, 2028, leaving time to update policies and training materials. (41 words)
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September 24, 2026
Workplace policies reduce risk only when they are followed. Manager training, consistent enforcement, clear ways for employees to raise concerns, and prompt responses to complaints help turn written policies into everyday practice.
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September 22, 2026
California has taken another significant step in regulating artificial intelligence with the signing of Senate Bill 813 (SB 813) and Assembly Bill 1405 (AB 1405) on September 9, 2026. Together, the new laws establish a framework for independent third-party evaluation and auditing of artificial intelligence systems. SB 813 establishes a framework for independent verification organizations, while AB 1405 creates a state registry for AI auditors and establishes standards concerning their independence, transparency, and integrity. The legislation adds another component to California's developing regulatory framework for artificial intelligence and reflects the state's increasing focus on independent oversight, transparency, and accountability as
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September 17, 2026
When an employee raises a complaint about wages, working conditions, discrimination, harassment, safety, or another workplace issue, how the employer responds can become just as important as the underlying complaint. California law protects employees from retaliation for exercising certain workplace rights, including raising concerns about workplace conditions or participating in investigations. In 2026, California also implemented the Workplace Know Your Rights Act, which requires employers to provide employees with an annual notice explaining several workplace protections, including protection from retaliation.
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September 15, 2026
California employers may soon face significantly increased liability for certain immigration-related conduct in the workplace. Assembly Bill 2495 (AB 2495) was passed by the California Legislature during the 2026 legislative session and is currently awaiting action by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Legislature adjourned on August 31, and the Governor has until September 30, 2026, to sign or veto bills passed during the session. If enacted, AB 2495 would expand California's existing restrictions on immigration-related retaliation and coercion by covering conduct related to a person's perceived immigration status that would reasonably tend to discourage an employee from exercising rights under state,
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September 10, 2026
When applying to register a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”), applicants must identify the specific goods or services associated with their trademark. The USPTO organizes goods and services into 45 different trademark International Classes. Classes 1 through 34 cover goods, while Classes 35 through 45 cover services.
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