FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 31, 2025 New Worker Protections Taking Effect in California on January 1, 2026 Sacramento – The Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) highlights some key laws that will take effect on January 1, 2026, and encourages workers,... Read MoreRead more about New Worker Protections Taking Effect in California on January 1, 2026
October 30, 2025 State Leaders Spotlight EMS Corps in Compton, a Model for Equitable Workforce Pathways COMPTON, CA – California Secretary of Labor Stewart Knox and California Secretary of Health & Human Services Kim Johnson visited the EMS Corps program in... Read MoreRead more about State Leaders Spotlight EMS Corps in Compton, a Model for Equitable Workforce Pathways
During National Farm Safety and Health Week, California reaffirms its commitment to farmworkers This week, the Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) joins the nation in observing National Farm Safety and Health Week, a tradition dating back to 1944 when... Read MoreRead more about During National Farm Safety and Health Week, California reaffirms its commitment to farmworkers
Sacramento — California Secretary of Labor Stewart Knox released the following statement and update ahead of Labor Day: “On Labor Day, we honor every worker in California and their contribution to the Golden State. We have made meaningful progress for working people,... Read MoreRead more about This Labor Day, California demonstrates results: protecting workers and expanding pathways for working families
What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced $92 million in funding to train Californians for jobs in growing industries. The new investments continue California’s commitment to build a skilled workforce that can compete in the global economy and fill jobs... Read MoreRead more about California announces new earn-and-learn programs to train thousands of workers