The deadline for bills to pass the legislative chamber of origin has expired, meaning we have reached the halfway point of the 2025 Legislative session. A significant number of new employment bills passed their house of origin and are beginning to work their way through the second chamber. We have identified the “Top Ten” bills that – if passed – would have the most significant impact on California employers. Notably, three of these bills are related to artificial intelligence, and another two are related to workplace surveillance – certainly two of the hottest topics this year.

The 2025 Legislative session is officially underway and has resulted in a significant number of new employment bills being introduced in the California Assembly and Senate. We are tracking more than 50 employment-related bills and numerous additional employment-related “spot” bills (essentially placeholders that allow legislators to come back later and propose more substantive legislation). We have identified the “Top Ten” bills that – if passed – would have the most significant impact on California employers.