California implements new laws in 2025 to expand worker protections, including family leave and anti-discrimination measures.

California is enhancing worker protections in 2025 with new laws expanding family leave, strengthening anti-discrimination enforcement, and offering more rights to freelancers and farmworkers. Employers can no longer penalize workers for refusing to attend religious or political meetings, and must provide written contracts for services over $250. Farmworkers gain sick leave for hazardous environmental conditions, reflecting lawmakers' pro-labor stance.

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