California Employment Law Updates & HR Compliance Seminars
Because “I didn’t know the law changed” isn’t a legal defense. Stay ahead of California employment law updates with simplified, quarterly HR seminars from labor law experts. Earn SHRM & HRCI credits while protecting your business.
2026 Upcoming Webinars: March 6th, June 5th, September 11th, & December 4th.
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Navigating California Compliance is Hard. We Make It Easier.
Helpmates partners with renowned employment attorneys to break down high-stakes California labor law topics from wage and hour regulations to leave mandates and AI hiring regulations. Our California HR compliance and labor law seminars provide timely employment law updates designed specifically for HR professionals, business owners, and operational leaders.
We don’t just read the laws— we provide the strategies to mitigate risk and empower your leadership team
Why HR Leaders Lean on Helpmates Human Resource Seminars.
Pre-Approved CE Credits:
Maintain your SHRM and HRCI certifications with every session.
Thorough & Interactive Approach
An in-depth experience where you can get direct answers to your specific workforce challenges from practicing
attorneys.
Actionable Documentation:
Walk away with practical strategies for the most significant legal trends impacting employers and prepare your organization for this year.
Learn Directly From Experts:
Presented in partnership with nationally recognized employment law firm McDermott Will & Emery.
Key Labor & Employment Law HR Seminar Topics Include:
Effective and legal hiring practices
Wrongful termination
Employee counseling and due process
Wage & Hour Compliance
And More
Latest Compliance Insights.
Legal changes? We’ll explain what they mean. Compliance tips? We’ll give them to you straight. Mastering California compliance starts here.
California HR Seminar FAQs
Who should attend California HR compliance webinars?
California HR compliance webinars are designed for professionals responsible for workforce management and legal risk mitigation. This includes:
- HR directors and HR managers
- Human resource generalists
- Payroll and benefits administrators
- Business owners and executives
- Operations leaders
- Staffing and workforce management professionals
What topics are typically covered in California HR compliance webinars?
Our California HR compliance webinars focus on the most critical employment law updates impacting employers across the state. Topics typically include:
- Wage & hour updates
- Leave laws (CFRA, Paid Sick Leave)
- Workplace safety
- Harassment prevention requirements
- AI & hiring regulations
- Privacy laws (CPRA)
- And more
Each session is designed to provide clear, actionable California employment law updates tailored specifically for HR leaders and decision-makers.
Are these seminars free?
Yes. Our California HR compliance and labor law seminars are offered as free webinars for human resources professionals and California employers.
These complimentary sessions are designed to provide timely California employment law updates without adding cost to your compliance strategy. Participants receive practical guidance, compliance checklists, and actionable recommendations from experienced employment attorneys and HR experts.
Because compliance education is an investment in risk reduction, our goal is to make reliable, expert-led HR legal updates accessible to organizations from small businesses to large employers across Southern California.
Do HR professionals receive SHRM/HRCI credit?
Yes. Many of our California employment law update seminars are pre-approved for SHRM and HRCI continuing education credits. This allows HR professionals to maintain their certifications while staying informed about critical compliance developments.
By earning CE credits through California HR compliance seminars, HR leaders can strengthen both their professional credentials and their organization’s legal preparedness.
How can employers stay ahead of California compliance changes?
Staying ahead of California employment law updates requires a proactive and structured approach. Employers should:
- Monitor annual legislative changes and regulatory updates
- Conduct regular HR policy and handbook reviews
- Audit wage and hour practices
- Train managers on updated compliance requirements
- Consult employment counsel when necessary
- Participate in quarterly HR legal update webinars
Because California labor law evolves rapidly, reactive compliance often leads to penalties or litigation. Employers who adopt a quarterly review cadence and participate in structured California HR compliance seminars are better positioned to prevent violations before they occur.
How often do California employment laws change?
California employment laws change every year, with most new legislation taking effect on January 1 following the state’s annual legislative session. However, California employment law updates can also occur mid-year due to emergency regulations, court decisions, or guidance issued by state agencies such as the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) or the California Civil Rights Department (CRD).
In addition to statewide changes, local ordinances in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose may introduce new wage requirements, paid leave mandates, or predictive scheduling rules. Because California employment law is often more protective of workers than federal standards, employers must carefully monitor both state and federal updates to remain compliant.
For HR leaders, this means compliance is not a once-a-year task — it requires ongoing monitoring, policy reviews, and employee training to reduce legal risk.
What are the most common HR compliance mistakes employers make?
Some of the most common HR compliance mistakes California employers make involve wage and hour violations, employee misclassification, and outdated workplace policies. Regular HR legal updates and internal audits help prevent these avoidable risks.
Why is HR compliance especially difficult in California?
HR compliance is especially challenging in California because employers must follow both federal labor laws and some of the most complex state-specific employment regulations in the country. California wage and hour laws, meal and rest break requirements, overtime calculations, paid sick leave rules, harassment prevention training mandates, and worker classification standards often exceed federal requirements.
Additionally, many California cities enforce their own local labor ordinances, creating overlapping compliance obligations. For example, minimum wage, paid leave accrual, and scheduling rules may vary depending on whether an employee works in Los Angeles, San Diego, or San Francisco.
Frequent legislative updates, evolving case law, and active enforcement by agencies such as the DLSE and CRD further increase compliance risk. For California employers, staying compliant requires structured legal updates, proactive policy audits, and ongoing HR education — not just annual handbook revisions.
What happens if an employer fails to comply?
Failure to comply with California employment laws can result in significant financial and legal consequences. Employers may face civil penalties, back wage payments, government investigations, administrative claims, or costly employment litigation. In some cases, non-compliance can lead to class action lawsuits or representative actions under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
Because California employment laws are frequently updated and aggressively enforced, proactive education and regular HR legal updates are essential to protecting your organization from avoidable risk.
Don’t Navigate the California Labor Code Alone
Don’t wait for a large fine to find out you’re out of compliance. Join hundreds of Southern California HR pros who use our seminars to stay one step ahead of the legislature (and the 405 traffic).
Get your invitation to our next quarterly session and make labor laws one less thing to worry about.
