“You Had Me at Happy New Year”: The 2026 Employment Law Update

Please register before November 14, 2025 to receive the early registration fee of $95

The San Gabriel Valley Employer Advisory Council invites you to join us at our year-end, live, in-person seminar on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Diamond Bar Center. This essential seminar will provide the latest updates on employment and wage and hour laws that directly impact California employers. As we move into 2026, it is critical for business owners, HR professionals, and managers to stay informed and compliant with new legal requirements..

In this comprehensive program, LightGabler LLP's Managing Partner, Jonathan Fraser Light will present the 2026 employment law update. Attendees will receive a detailed handout providing insights into at least 100 new laws, regulations, and cases, along with practice tips for employers and Human Resources professionals.

Year-after-year California creates a myriad of new employment laws – not to mention a copious number of cases and administrative decisions. And then there is all the federal content. It is enough to make anyone go numb! But do not turn a deaf ear, because staying up-to-date on latest employment legislation for 2026, as well as the 2025 cases and administrative opinions, is critical for employer protection.

In this comprehensive program, LightGabler LLP's Managing Partner, Jonathan Fraser Light, will present the 2026 employment law update. Attendees will receive a detailed handout providing insights into at least 100 new laws, regulations, and cases, along with practice tips for employers and human resource professionals.

• 2026 new legislation
• 2025 case law
• Critical arbitration updates
• PAGA updates
• Handbook updates for 2026
• IRS mileage rates for 2026
• Minimum wage increases (local state)
• Developments in the use of artificial intelligence
• The current landscape of NLRB rulings
• And much more!

With over thirty years of experience, Jon offers employment counsel and training programs to companies of all sizes to reduce liability and protect against lawsuits. Jon enjoys a stellar and long-standing reputation as a skilled trial attorney. His employment case notes as sole or lead trial attorney include a variety of successful matters.

With the highest "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, Jon serves more than 500 national, regional and local employers in the private and public sector on day-to-day and litigation-related employment matters.

Beyond frequently lecturing to business groups and civic organizations on employment issues, Jon serves the community where he lives and works Jon is a graduate of the UCLA School of Law, where he was a member of the Law Review. He graduated magna cum laude in history from UCLA.

8:15 am: Check in starts (breakfast, networking)

9:00 am: Welcome Remarks (SGV EAC Chairperson & EDD updates)

9:10 am: Presentation begins (Speaker: Jon Light)

10:00 am: Break

10:15 am: Presentation resumes (Speaker: Jon Light)

11:55 am: Survey/Closing Remarks (San Gabriel Valley EAC)

12 noon: Adjourn (Boxed Lunch provided)

Additional Information

HRCI CREDIT: This seminar is pre-approved for 2.25 (California) re-certification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and CPHR through the HR Certification Institute. The Activity number for your HRCI credit is provided after you attend this seminar.

SHRM CREDIT: This seminar is pre-approved for 2.25 (Professional Development Credits).The Activity number for your PDC credit is provided after you attend this seminar.

E-CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION: An e-certificate of completion is provided by request only after you attend the entire workshop. Send an e-mail to YXNrICEgc2d2ZWFjIHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20=

This employer seminar is provided for educational and informational purposes only; it does not constitute an endorsement of the curriculum or by the San Gabriel Valley Employer Advisory Council (EAC). We assume no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the materials provided during this event.

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