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Join us for a four-part\u00a0webinar series led by Dykema Labor and Employment attorney Char Carne<\/a>, offering a comprehensive overview of essential California labor and employment laws. This series is designed to equip employers with practical insights to mitigate legal risk, promote compliance, and support effective workforce management.<\/p>\n Across the series, our speakers will address key issues affecting California employers, from evolving regulatory requirements to emerging workplace challenges, providing guidance to help organizations navigate the state\u2019s complex employment law landscape. Register below for each program in the series.<\/p>\n Session 1: 2026 California Law Updates<\/p>\n California continues to lead the nation in employment law developments, and 2026 brings another wave of changes employers must navigate carefully. This session will provide a focused, practical overview of the most significant California employment law developments taking effect in 2026, with an emphasis on what employers need to know now.<\/p>\n Our speakers will break down key statutory changes impacting the workplace, explain how these developments affect day-to-day operations, and highlight common compliance pitfalls. The discussion will also offer actionable strategies for updating policies, training managers, and mitigating litigation and enforcement risk in the year ahead.<\/p>\n Designed for in-house counsel, HR professionals, and business leaders, this webinar will equip attendees with clear takeaways and practical guidance to help ensure compliance and reduce exposure in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.<\/p>\n Speakers: Char Carne<\/a>, Christine Mardikian<\/a><\/p>\n Tuesday, February 24, 2026<\/p>\n 11:00 A.M. \u2013 12:00 P.M. PT<\/p>\n CLE accreditation is anticipated for California, Illinois and Texas. We provide Uniform Certificates of Attendance and jurisdiction-specific information for those licensed in other jurisdictions. HRCI eligibility will be determined after the program. If HRCI accredited, we provide Certificates of Attendance to all attendees. Please contact Natalie Trevino (ntrevino@dykema.com<\/a>) with questions.<\/p>\n Click here to Register<\/a><\/p>\n Upcoming Webinar Schedule Session 2: Getting Worker Classification Right 11:00 A.M. \u2013 12:00 P.M. PT<\/p>\n Speakers: Char Carne<\/a>, Christine\u00a0Mardikian<\/a><\/p>\n This session will address the risks of misclassifying employees and mistakes that may trigger lawsuits. It will also address California\u2019s unique ABC law with regard to independent contractors.\u00a0<\/p>\n Click here to register for session 2!\u00a0<\/a> Session 3: Managing in the Moment 11:00 A.M. \u2013 12:00 P.M. PT<\/p>\n Speakers: Char Carne<\/a>, Christine Mardikian<\/a><\/p>\n This session will provide practical guidance on how to address employee discipline, performance, and accommodation requests.\u00a0<\/p>\n Click here to register for session 3!\u00a0<\/a> Session 4: Legislative Update 11:00 A.M. \u2013 12:00 P.M. PT<\/p>\n Speakers: Char Carne<\/a>, Christine\u00a0Mardikian<\/a><\/p>\n This session will provide a preview of changes coming for California employers in 2027.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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