California Employers Brace for 2025 Labor Law Changes
With new laws addressing everything from workplace violence to employee discrimination and meeting mandates, staying ahead of these changes is essential for employers. Attendees will gain actionable insights to protect their organizations and employees while ensuring compliance with California’s evolving labor landscape.
Make 2025 a year of preparedness—reserve your seat today!
To secure your spot, email Director of Operations & HR Lorrie Guinn-Magers at lguinn@bakochamber.com or call 661-327-4421.
California employers are preparing for sweeping changes to labor laws that impact industries across the board. To help businesses stay compliant and informed, the New Year Labor Law & HR Forum will provide an in-depth analysis of the year’s most significant updates.
Led by attorneys Jerry Pearson of Young Wooldridge, LLP, and Daniel Klingenberger of LeBeau-Thelen, LLP, the forum promises to deliver critical insights into the latest regulations reshaping California workplaces.
Employers are encouraged to attend to gain clarity on complex changes and practical strategies for compliance.
Key Topics on the Agenda
The forum will cover a range of pressing updates, including:
Qualifying Act of Violence Leave of Absence
Newly expanded protections allow employees affected by acts of violence more time off under broader qualifying reasons.Intersectionality: A New Protected Status
Employers must now consider claims of discrimination based on the “intersection” of multiple protected statuses.PAGA Reform
Substantial reforms to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) offer much-needed relief to employers.Captive Audience Meetings
Learn about restrictions on employer-mandated meetings and employee rights to decline participation without fear of retaliation.
To secure your spot, email Director of Operations & HR Lorrie Guinn-Magers at lguinn@bakochamber.com or call 661-327-4421.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 30
- Time: Check-In/Networking at 7:30 a.m. | Forum: 8-10 a.m.
- Cost: $55 Members | $80 Nonmembers (Includes a 2025 Labor Law Poster)
- Location: Chamber Office, 1725 Eye Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Parking: Available on the street or in the parking garage across from our building on 18th & Eye. If you park in the parking lot outside our building, your vehicle may be towed as there are assigned parking spots. Please enter the building through the west entrance (facing The Padre).
To secure your spot, email Director of Operations & HR Lorrie Guinn-Magers at lguinn@bakochamber.com or call 661-327-4421.
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