11 Nov
Government & Politics

New California laws for 2027: What Central Valley businesses need to know

By | November 11, 2026 - 9:17 AM

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A farm laborer harvests asparagus in Fresno County in this 2022 file photo. AB 2646 establishes a $19.75 hourly minimum wage for certain agricultural employees. Photo by Edward Smith

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California businesses will face new labor requirements, permitting procedures and industry regulations under legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom during…

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