by Shelly Griffen | Sep 10, 2026
Speaker
Laura Withrow, Withrow Employment Law P.C.
Ryan Haws, Employment Law Group
Topics Covered:
- 2027 new legislation
- 2026 cases and administrative guidance
- Handbook updates for 2027
- Critical arbitration updates (AB 2155)
- PAGA updates
- Critical AI guidance
- Meal period waiver compliance
- DLSE/DOL & CRD/EEOC guidance
- Minimum wage increases (local and state)
- IRS mileage rates for 2026 & 2027
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