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\n 2026 is right around the corner\, which means a new batch of employment law updates through case law and statutes that impact all businesses with employees in California. Join Hoge Fenton'\;s Employment Law Group for its Annual Employment Law Update seminar\, where our attorneys will cover a variety of topics\, including:
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\n &bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;AI and the use of automated decision systems in hiring
\n &bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Pay transparency law update
\n &bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Prospective meal period waivers
\n &bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;The &ldquo\;Workplace Know Your Rights Act&rdquo\;
\n &bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Prohibition on &ldquo\;stay or pay&rdquo\; contracts
\n &bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Victims of crime leave and sick leave policy changes
\n &bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Arbitration agreements
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\n Join our engaging attorneys for valuable information and practical guidance on Tuesday\, January 20\, 2026\, from 8:00 - 10:30 am. | \n \n \n \n | \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n | Attend via Zoom | \n \n \n \n | \n \n \n \n \;\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n | Registration includes materials and webinar recording | \n \n \n \n | \n \n \n \n \;\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n | Free for Hoge Fenton Clients and Friends of the Firm | \n \n \n \n | \n \n \n \n \;\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n | Our Employment Law Group | \n \n \n \n | \n \n \n \n \;\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  | \n \n \n \n\n \; \n | \n \n \n \n\n \; \n | \n \n \n \n \n | Sarju Naran \;(he/him) is a zealous advocate for his clients and approaches litigation with creativity and strategy. Chair of Hoge Fenton'\;s Employment Law Group\, Sarju&rsquo\;s experience spans from representing middle-market and family-owned closely-held businesses to large multi-national companies. He regularly litigates and provides advice and counsel to companies on wage and hour issues\, trade secret misappropriation\, employee mobility\, wrongful termination\, performance management\, and leaves of absence. | \n \n \n \n | \n \n \n \n \;\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  | \n \n \n \n\n \; \n | \n \n \n \n | \n \n \n \n \n | Jenn Protas (she/her) helps employers navigate California&rsquo\;s numerous employment laws and defends employers with an eye toward successful\, yet cost-effective resolution. Jenn is a committed advocate for her clients and a tenacious litigator. She defends employers on matters related to wage and hour law\, wrongful termination\, harassment\, discrimination\, and retaliation in single-plaintiff litigation\, Private Attorney General Act actions\, and/or class actions. Jenn'\;s practice also includes housing discrimination matters and business litigation. | \n \n \n \n | \n \n \n \n\n \; \; \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  | \n \n \n \n\n \; \n | \n \n \n \n\n \; \n | \n \n \n \n \n | Rachel Garcia \;(she/her) is an associate attorney in Hoge Fenton&rsquo\;s Employment Law Practice Group. Rachel focuses on litigation in all areas of employment law\, including wage and hour\, terminations\, harassment\, discrimination\, retaliation\, and trade secrets. Her practice also focuses on employment counseling. | \n \n \n \n | \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  | \n \n \n \n\n \; \n | \n \n \n \n\n \; \n | \n \n \n \n \n | \;Erica Hagelberg (they/them) is an attorney in the Employment Law Group. They are \;a graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law. Prior to receiving their law degree\, they were a Summer Law Clerk with Hoge Fenton. Erica earned their Bachelor of Science degree from San José\; State University in Environmental Studies. | \n \n \n \n\n \; \n | \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \;\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  | \n \n \n \n\n \; \n | \n \n \n \n\n \; \n | \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  | \n \n \n \n\n \; \n | \n \n \n \n | \n \n \n \n \;\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n | This program is provided as an educational service by Hoge Fenton for clients and friends of the firm. This communique is an overview only\, and should not be construed as legal advice or advice to take any specific action. Please be sure to consult a knowledgeable professional for assistance with your particular legal issue. ©\; 2025 Hoge Fenton | \n \n \n \n | \n \n \n \n | \n \n \n \n | \n \n \n \n\n \; \n | \n
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