Updated
Updated · Procopio · Aug 18
Marie Burke Kenny to Detail 2026-2027 California Employment Laws for CPG Founders
Updated
Updated · Procopio · Aug 18

Marie Burke Kenny to Detail 2026-2027 California Employment Laws for CPG Founders

2 articles · Updated · Procopio · Aug 18

Summary

  • A founder-focused session from Procopio and Naturally San Diego will outline California employment law changes taking effect in 2026 and 2027 for growing CPG brands.
  • Marie Burke Kenny, a Procopio partner, will explain how the new rules affect hiring, pay, employee management and separations as compliance risks and costs rise.
  • The event is positioned as a practical briefing, giving founders concrete steps to reduce legal exposure, spot red flags and prepare questions for outside counsel or HR partners.
  • The broader message is that scaling in California is getting more complex, making early compliance planning more important heading into 2027.

Insights

With California's wage hitting $17.40 in 2027, how will scaling CPG startups survive the looming spike in payroll and compliance costs?
As remote work blurs borders, could your out-of-state hires unexpectedly trigger California's strict new employment regulations without you knowing?