Human resources and labor law updates for 2025 bring significant changes for California employers, including those in Orange County. The Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA) now requires businesses to provide written agreements specifying terms and ensuring timely payments to independent contractors. Additionally, Paid Family Leave no longer allows requiring employees to use accrued vacation before accessing benefits. Other updates include limits on mandatory attendance at employer-driven meetings and restrictions on requiring driver’s licenses in job postings. Local governments can enforce stricter anti-discrimination laws, adding compliance layers. Firms like Ferruzzo & Ferruzzo, Marquee Staffing, Callahan & Blaine, and Fisher & Phillips can help businesses adapt​.
