Event
San Diego 2026 Labor & Employment Seminar
Get ahead of California’s next wave of workplace compliance challenges. Snell & Wilmer’s San Diego Labor & Employment team is back with our fast-paced Annual Labor & Employment Seminar.
Join HR leaders, in-house counsel, and front-line managers as Snell & Wilmer attorneys break down the legal developments shaping California workplaces in 2026 and beyond. From major changes to arbitration and PAGA to the expanding regulation of AI in the workplace, we’ll cover the issues that should be on every California employer’s radar.
The seminar will feature six timely 20-minute presentations from our attorneys, followed by a networking reception.
CLE Credit: May qualify for up to 2 hours of CA CLE Credit.
Topics Include:
The Arbitration Earthquake: Major Legislative Changes Reshaping Workplace Arbitration
Understand how recent and pending legislation is transforming the enforceability of arbitration agreements in the employment context, including new limitations on mandatory arbitration, evolving preemption issues, and critical considerations for employers with arbitration programs.
Speakers: Trevor Locko and Nico Kawuka
PAGA 2.0: The Next Chapter in Private Attorneys General Act Enforcement
Get practical guidance on the latest PAGA reforms and regulatory developments, including new cure and compliance pathways, evolving standing and manageability requirements, and strategies for managing employer exposure in an increasingly complex enforcement landscape.
Speakers: Brook Barnes and Hannah Schnell
AI in the Workplace: Navigating the Growing Web of Regulation
Navigate the rapidly expanding regulatory framework governing artificial intelligence in employment decisions, including bias auditing and transparency requirements, automated decision-making restrictions, and the practical compliance challenges employers face as new legislation continues to emerge.
Speakers: Tracie Stender and Allie Wallin
Wage-and-Hour Hot Spots: Key Developments Every Employer Should Know
Stay ahead of the most significant wage-and-hour developments, including expanded pay transparency and reporting obligations, legislative restrictions on post-employment repayment provisions, evolving class action risks, and new protections and classifications affecting nontraditional workers.
Speakers: Clint Engleson and Owen Toepfer
Religious Accommodation and Discrimination: Evolving Standards for Workplace Expression and Belief
Explore the shifting legal landscape for religious and disability accommodations in the workplace, including new frameworks for evaluating undue hardship, the boundaries of workplace expression, and practical guidance for handling sensitive employee requests in an environment of heightened scrutiny.
Speakers: Kevin Brown and Alex Kat
Workplace Safety and Violence Prevention: Emerging Compliance Obligations
Prepare for a new era of workplace safety regulation, including expanded violence prevention standards, enhanced incident reporting and investigation requirements, employee training mandates, and the enforcement mechanisms employers should anticipate as regulatory frameworks continue to develop.
Speakers: Chuck Keller
Why Attend?
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Get timely analysis of California legislation, regulations, and case law that could affect your workplace.
• Actionable Takeaways: Walk away with practical guidance and strategies you can put to work immediately.
• Prepare for 2027: Understand which changes require employers to take action now and what’s coming next.
• Earn CLE Credit: May qualify for up to 2.0 hours of California General CLE.
• Build Your Network: Connect with HR professionals, in-house counsel, and other employers navigating the same challenges.
Time
November 04th, 2026 from 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
