California Workplace Laws To Change for Millions in 2027
Summary
California has passed three new workplace laws that will start between 2027 and 2028. These laws widen the definition of sex discrimination, give workers bereavement leave for deaths beyond immediate family, and require employers to include anti-hate-speech training in harassment prevention classes.Key Facts
- Two new workplace laws take effect January 1, 2027; the anti-hate-speech training requirement begins January 1, 2028.
- The anti-hate-speech training must help employees identify and report hateful speech based on race, religion, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and veteran status.
- Employers must add this training to existing harassment-prevention programs without increasing total training time.
- The definition of sex discrimination will be expanded and standardized under California law to include sex stereotypes, pregnancy, related medical conditions, and sexual orientation.
- Workers will be allowed bereavement leave for the death of people outside their immediate family.
- Some groups, including the California Family Council, oppose the laws, citing concerns about religious freedom and effects on women-only spaces.
- Governor Gavin Newsom signed the legislation into law.
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