Oregon’s 2026 short legislative session is underway, and a few proposed bills could affect employers of all shapes and sizes. Although short sessions move quickly, they often include important policy changes, particularly in the labor and employment space. Below is an overview of three bills that Oregon employers should monitor closely.
February 2026
Leave and Benefits Updates for California Employers in 2026
By Bryan Hawkins, Kyndall Banales & Robert Sarkisian on
Posted in California, wage and hour
California’s leave and benefits landscape continues to expand with revised paid sick leave rules, upcoming changes to paid family leave, and broader personnel file access requirements. Employers must understand these changes to avoid disputes and maintain compliant practices.
Here is what you need to know.
Paid Sick Leave Expansion
California’s paid sick leave law now…