California Law for Texas Employers 2026
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 2026, including:
- Limitations on Clawback Agreements
- Changes to Pay Disclosures for Job Postings
- Expanded Notice Requirements about Workplace Rights
- Expanded Personnel Records Requirements
- Expanded Employer Pay Data Requirements
- Paid Sick Leave Updates
- Paid Family Leave Updates
- Right to Join Unions for Gig Workers
- Changes to California WARN Notices
- Clarification Regarding Bias Mitigation Training
- Penalty for Failure to Pay Wage and Hour Judgments
- Updates to Minimum Wage and Minimum Exempt Salary
- Requirement to Give Employees Opportunity to Name an Emergency Contact
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 over 30 years and in Texas for 25 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. Prior to joining the firm, 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 $400 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
This seminar has been approved for 2.75 hours of CLE credit by the State Bar of Texas, Course Number 174303810, and we will provide documentation for credit for all other certifications, including SHRM and HRCI.