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California Employers Brace for New Employment Laws in 2026

As the holidays approach, California employers should start preparing for a slew of new employment laws that become effective on January 1, 2026 or shortly thereafter.  These include: AB 692 – Most Stay-or-Pay Agreements Are Now Illegal As we blogged about here, after January 1, 2026, most stay-or-pay agreements signed…

California Bans “Stay-or-Pay” Employment Agreements

California’s hostility to non-compete agreements is well known among employers and employees.  But now, with Governor Newsom signing AB 692, California has gone even further – now banning most “stay-or-pay” agreements that are signed on or after January 1, 2026. A “stay-or-pay” agreement requires an employee to pay the…