California Law for Texas Employers 2025
Details
This three-hour seminar, provided annually by our California-licensed practitioners, will prepare Texas employers for the various requirements involved in employing workers in California. A detailed overview of California employment laws will be provided, with an emphasis on how they differ from Texas laws, and strategies for compliance. Specifically covered will be new laws for 2025, including:
- Amendments to the California Private Attorney General Act (“PAGA”) (in effect since June 19, 2024)
- Workplace Violence Protection Plans (in effect since July 1, 2024)
- Ban of “Captive Audience” Religious, Political, and Anti-Union Meetings
- Expanded Protections for Independent Contractors
- Expansion of Employee Protections for Crime Victims’ Leave
- Protection for Intersectionality of Protected Traits
- Requirement to Post Protections for Whistleblowers
- Local Enforcement of Employment Discrimination
- Paid Family Leave Changes
- Changes to Workers’ Compensation Notices
These laws, many others, and significant court decisions will be covered. Essential policies also will be discussed, and template forms and policies will be provided. The program includes Q&A as well.
Agenda: California Law Overview
- Protected categories
- Required anti-harassment training
- Leaves of absence
- Wage and hour basics
- Minimum wage and overtime
- Exemptions and minimum salaries
- Meal and rest breaks
- Out-of-state employees performing work in California
- Paystub requirements
- Personnel and payroll records requests
- Mandatory paid sick leave
- Vacation Rules
- Covenants not to compete
- NDAs/IP protections
- Unique expense reimbursement rules
- Background / credit checks
- Written salesperson agreements
- Private Attorney General Act (PAGA)
- Employees vs. independent contractors
- Arbitration agreements
- Unemployment issues
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) obligations
- Required policies
- Required postings
Speakers
Scott Brutocao is a licensed California and Texas attorney who has been litigating employment cases and advising employers California for 30 years and in Texas for 24 years. He is also board certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is a frequent speaker on employment law topics throughout the state.
Laura Fauber specializes in representing employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, and she is licensed and practices in Texas, California, and Washington. She is a new partner to the firm, having previously practiced at two large international law firms in San Francisco and Austin as well as served as the Senior Director of Employment, Benefits, and Litigation at a public technology company in Austin.
Cost
- Firm Clients: $150, or $250 for both this and CA Leave of Absence Boot Camp for Texas Employers
- Non-Clients: $250, or $350 for both this and the CA Leave of Absence Boot Camp for Texas Employers
- Group Discounts Available
Sign-up
To register for either seminar and for questions,
please email seminars@cornellsmith.com or call (512) 328-1540.
Continuing Education Credit
We are applying for 2.75 hours of CLE credit with the Texas Bar, and we will provide documentation for credit for all other certifications, including SHRM and HRCI.