2025 Employment Law Update – Half-Day Event

Topic Description:

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’s all the federal content. It’s enough to make anyone go numb! But don’t turn a deaf ear, because staying up-to-date on latest employment legislation for 2025, as well as the 2024 cases and administrative opinions is critical for employer protection.

In this informative program, LightGabler LLP’s Managing Partner Jonathan Fraser Light will present the 2025 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.

Topics on the horizon for the 2025 New Year include:

• 2025 new legislation
• 2024 case law and administrative opinions
• Critical arbitration updates
• PAGA reforms
• Indoor heat illness regulations
• Handbook updates for 2025
• IRS mileage rates for 2025
• Minimum wage increases (local state)
• Federal salary exemption updates
• EEOC harassment and PWFA guidance
• Non-competes no more – even out of state!
• Coverage of continued aggressive NLRB rulings
• And much more!

Please Note: The In-Person Event SOLD OUT Last Two Years

Jonathan Fraser Light, With over 40 years of experience, Jon offers employment counsel and training programs to companies of all sizes to reduce liability and protect against lawsuits. His team represents over 5000 companies throughout California on day-to-day employment law issues, including over 250 hospitality clients covering hotels, country clubs, and restaurants; including dinner houses, casual dining, and fast-food franchisees. Jon enjoys a stellar and long-standing reputation as a skilled trial attorney and his team has handled hundreds of class action and single-plaintiff cases in all aspects of wage and hour law and wrongful termination. 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.

For additional background information, go to www.lightgablerlaw.com/attorneys/jonathan-fraser-light.

The East Ventura County Employer Advisory Council (EAC) is composed of employer volunteers representing a cross-section of business and industry. The EAC was developed to promote a stronger partnership between the California Employment Development Department (EDD) and the business community. Its commitment is to assist employers in conducting their business more effectively and efficiently, to provide information on employment-related issues, and to enhance the communication between EDD and the private sector. This presentation is provided for educational and informational purposes only; it does not constitute an endorsement of the curriculum or speakers by the State of California EDD or by the East Ventura County EAC. Aside from staff designated to represent EDD, we assume no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the materials provided during this event.

EDD, an equal opportunity employer/program, is a partner in this event. Special requests for accommodation need to be made two weeks before the event by emailing info@eastventuraeac.org or by calling (805) 288-8231