Mid-Year Compliance in 2025: Critical Updates for Businesses
LIVE Webinar: Tuesday, July 15th, 2025. at 10AM PST.
LIVE MID-YEAR CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT LAW COMPLIANCE WEBINAR – 2025 LEGAL UPDATES FOR EMPLOYERS
Are you prepared for California’s 2025 employment law changes?
As regulations continue to evolve, HR professionals and employers must take proactive steps to stay compliant and avoid costly penalties.
Join us live on Zoom for our Mid-Year California Employment Law Compliance Webinar, featuring Ted Bacon, Partner-in-Charge at Frost Brown Todd | Alvarado Smith. With extensive experience representing employers across California, Ted will deliver expert guidance on the latest legal changes impacting workplace compliance.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS FREE COMPLIANCE WEBINAR:
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Prospective Meal Period Waivers
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PAGA Reform Updates
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Return-to-Office Mandates & Accommodation Requests
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CRD Rules on Use of AI in Hiring
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Minimum Wage Increases & Fair Pay Requirements
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Reverse Discrimination Claims & Legal Standards
Whether you're in HR, compliance, legal, or leadership, this webinar will equip you with practical strategies
Don’t fall behind — secure your spot and stay ahead of employment law compliance in California.


About the Webinar
Mid-Year Compliance Check-In: Navigating California Employment Law Updates in 2025
California’s employment landscape continues to evolve, and staying ahead of the curve is critical for employers. As we reach the midpoint of 2025, several key developments demand your attention—from changes in wage laws and fair pay standards to new rules around hiring technologies and workplace accommodations.
Join us for a timely mid-year compliance webinar covering key updates including PAGA reform, prospective meal period waivers, return-to-office mandates and remote work accommodations, new CRD rules on AI in hiring, minimum wage increases, fair pay developments, and recent guidance on reverse discrimination claims.
Gain practical insights from legal experts to help you align your policies with current requirements, avoid liability, and support a compliant, inclusive workplace.
Prepare your organization for the second half of 2025! Register now and stay ahead of the curve.
Don't miss this opportunity!
Are you ready for the latest employment law developments shaping the second half of 2025?
Join our LIVE mid-year compliance webinar with Ted Bacon, Partner-in-Charge at Frost Brown Todd | AlvaradoSmith, as he unpacks the most critical legal updates California employers need to know. With extensive experience guiding businesses through compliance challenges, Ted will help you course-correct now—before costly issues arise.
Why Watch?
- Essential Legal Updates: Get clarity on mid-year developments like PAGA reform, prospective meal period waivers, minimum wage hikes, and AI rules in hiring.
- Practical Compliance Guidance: Learn how to adjust policies around remote work, pay equity, and evolving anti-discrimination standards to reduce legal risk.
- Expert Strategies for Q3 & Beyond: Prepare your business for what's next with proactive, real-world advice from one of California’s leading employment law voices.
Don’t wait until year-end to catch up. Make the most of 2025 by staying informed and compliant—reserve your spot today.

Key Topics Include:
Here’s a Preview of Key Topics We’ll Cover in the 2025 Workplace Compliance Webinar:
PAGA Updates
Gain insight into when prospective meal period waivers are permitted, how to properly implement them, and key compliance pitfalls to avoid.
Return-to-Work Issues and RTO Mandates
Learn how to navigate mandatory return-to-office policies alongside employee accommodation requests for remote work under current legal standards.
Hiring Practices: CRD Rules on Use of AI
Understand the California Civil Rights Department’s stance on AI in hiring, including emerging compliance requirements and risks of algorithmic bias.
Minimum Wage Increases
Prepare for upcoming wage hikes across California and industry-specific increases, and ensure payroll practices remain compliant.
Fair Pay Compliance
Examine recent developments in pay transparency and equity laws, and how to audit your practices to avoid wage discrimination claims.
Reverse Discrimination Claims
Unpack the evolving legal landscape around reverse discrimination and why no heightened standard applies to majority group plaintiffs under California law.
Earn your SHRM and HRCI recertification credits
Must attend the full webinar to receive the credits.

Earn 1.0 SHRM credit
This program is valid for 1.0 PDC's for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.
Combined Employer Services Inc is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.
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Earn 1.0 HRCI Credit
This program has been approved for 1.00 Webinar/Webcast/Podcast recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
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Speaker
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Ted Bacon
Partner-in-Charge, Frost Brown Todd | Alvarado Smith
Partner-in-Charge of the San Francisco office, specializes in guiding clients through complex employment and business disputes. From small businesses to global financial institutions, he provides counsel on a wide range of matters, including day-to-day compliance issues, litigation, and jury trials. With decades of experience, Ted has built lasting relationships based on trust, skill, and responsiveness, offering his clients clarity and confidence throughout the legal process.
An accomplished trial lawyer, Ted has successfully resolved disputes involving wrongful termination, discrimination, wage and hour class actions, trade secrets, corporate disputes, and more. He has taken dozens of cases to jury verdict, secured favorable judgments, and negotiated hundreds of settlements. Ted’s practical approach ensures his clients are prepared to mitigate risks, navigate litigation effectively, and achieve positive outcomes.
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What attendees are saying about our previous webinars
"I was engaged the entire time, and left feeling that I could confidently share the information with my associates."
- Tia N.

"The updates are essential but the Q&A after is very helpful as well."
- Colin R.

"To the point and great visuals to reinforce the differences for each leave."
- Gail L.


"Good information! The presenter conducted the webinar very clearly and with good examples"
- Claudia

"The information is comprehensive, providing insight on which items are required by law and which are optional."
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