California New Laws for 2026: Business Compliance Workshop

Overview

California’s 2026 laws bring significant changes affecting employment, AI, contractors, consumer protection, payments, privacy, insurance, and tax incentives. This half-page workshop gives business owners and managers a practical, non-legal overview of what they must know, prepare for, and act on to stay compliant and reduce risk.

The focus is on real-world business impact—how the laws affect payroll, hiring, contracts, operations, and technology use—rather than legal theory.

Intended Audience

• Small and mid-sized California business owners
• Founders, executives, and operations leaders
• Contractors and construction professionals
• Restaurant, food service, and mobile food vendors
• Businesses using AI in hiring, marketing, or customer service

No legal background required.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

• Identify which 2026 California laws apply to their business
• Understand key employment and labor changes (wages, classification, payroll, records)
• Recognize AI compliance and liability risks
• Navigate contractor and construction law updates
• Understand new consumer protection, privacy, and payment rules
• Leave with a clear action checklist to prioritize next steps

Key Takeaway

Attendees leave with a concise roadmap for 2026—clarity on what changed, where enforcement risk is highest, and what actions to take now to protect and position their business.

Instructor: Michael DeDonato is a seasoned corporate finance executive and SBDC business advisor, with a demonstrated history of working in the manufacturing, healthcare, consumer goods, construction and aerospace/defense industries. Mike’s functional expertise is in accounting and financial management.

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