January Meeting -
"You Had Me At Happy New Year" - The 2026 Employment Law Update!
PRESENTER: Jonathan Light, Managing Partner at LightGabler LLP
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
11:30am to 1:30pm
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 2026, as well as the 2025 cases and administrative opinions, is critical for employer protection.
In this comprehensive program, Jon 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.
Topics on the horizon for the 2026 New Year include:
- 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
About Jonathan Light:
With over 40 years of experience, Jon has multiple successful employment law jury trials under his belt. He and his team provide day-to-day employment law counsel to thousands of employers of all sizes over virtually all industries. Jon is the Managing Partner and a Founding Partner of LightGabler LLP, focused exclusively on representing management in employment law issues. He speaks over 40 times a year on a multitude of issues to help ensure protection for employers.
SHRM Credit Offered! This program is valid for 2 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.
Lunch Menu Options:
Entrees:
- Sundried Tomato Chicken with Red Potatoes
- Grilled Portabella Mushroom (Vegetarian)
Dessert:
- Pink Champagne Cake
Meeting Locaton:
Madonna Inn
100 Madonna Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543 - 3000
Register: Click Here
February Meeting -
Save the Date: Details Coming Soon!
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Stay tuned for details and mark your calendar! Please plan to join your HRCC peers for an engaging lunchtime meeting. Details will be updated once the agenda is confirmed.
Meeting Locaton:
Madonna Inn
100 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 543-3000
Register: Click Here
March Meeting -
Save the Date: Details Coming Soon!
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Stay tuned for details and mark your calendar! Please plan to join your HRCC peers for an engaging lunchtime meeting. Details will be updated once the agenda is confirmed.
Meeting Locaton:
Madonna Inn
100 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 543-3000
Register: Click Here