California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs New Employment Bills into Law for 2027 and Beyond

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On September 30, 2026, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 1697, an urgency statute that took effect immediately. It amends Business and Professions Code § 16608 and Labor Code § 926, the “stay-or-pay” provisions enacted last year under AB 692, which originally applied to contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2026….
By: Fenwick & West LLP
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