Written by Jeremy Mittman and Thea Rogers Earlier this month, Governor Newsom signed California Senate Bill 617 into law, amending the California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Cal-WARN). Effective January 1, 2026, the law imposes enhanced notice requirements on employers conducting mass layoffs, relocations, or terminations. Key Changes Under SB 617 SB 617 broadens the scope of information that employers must include in a … Continue reading California Employers be WARNed:  Expanded Cal-WARN Notice Requirements Take Effect January 1, 2026