Navigating the Divide:
California vs. Federal Labor
Policies in 2025
presented by Lisa Harris
With a new administration in place, significant shifts in labor and employment policies are on the horizon. For HR professionals in California, understanding the evolving landscape is critical, as the state often diverges from federal labor priorities. This webinar will provide a neutral analysis of anticipated conflicts between California and federal employment regulations, equipping HR professionals with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate compliance challenges effectively.
Join us as we explore key policy changes, potential legal battles, and practical steps to ensure your organization stays ahead of evolving labor laws. Through real-world scenarios and expert insights, this session will help HR professionals proactively prepare for the shifting regulatory environment.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify Key Areas of Divergence: Understand the major differences between California and federal labor policies under the new administration and their potential impact on workplace compliance.
- Assess Compliance Risks: Learn how to anticipate and mitigate legal risks stemming from conflicting state and federal labor laws, including wage and hour regulations, employee classification, and workplace safety.
- Develop Proactive Strategies: Gain insights into how California is likely to respond to federal labor policy shifts and how HR teams can adjust policies, training, and procedures accordingly.
- Navigate Legal Uncertainty: Explore best practices for maintaining compliance in a rapidly changing legal environment, including strategies for working with legal counsel and staying informed on emerging policy changes.
Lisa Harris
Partner, Sheppard Mullin
Lisa Harris is a partner in the Labor and Employment Practice Group in the firm's Orange County and New York offices. Her practice focuses on Labor and Employment and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion counseling and compliance.
Ms. Harris counsels and represents management in both employment and traditional labor matters. She regularly conducts and advises on high-level investigations and trains HR professionals on how to conduct such investigations internally. She also advises on diversity, equity and inclusion best practices. As a member of the firm’s ESG and Sustainability Industry Team, Ms. Harris supports clients in addressing the social aspects of ESG through development and promotion of a healthy and equitable workplace. In addition to her experience as outside counsel, Ms. Harris has several years of experience as in-house counsel both on a full-time and seconded basis. This experience gives her specific insight into the challenges and issues faced by in-house employment counsel and DE&I teams.
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