CDF Webinar: Remote Work Reality - Managing California Employees in 2026

Remote and hybrid work are now firmly embedded in the workplace, but the legal risks associated with managing employees outside the traditional office have only become more complex. California employers must navigate wage and hour compliance, expense reimbursement, disability accommodation requests, workplace safety, data security, performance management, and multi-state issues—often while balancing employee expectations with evolving operational needs.

As remote-work practices become more established, inconsistent policies, informal arrangements, and outdated procedures can create significant compliance exposure. Employers should understand where the greatest risks lie, when remote work may become a legally required accommodation, and what policies and management practices can help reduce liability while preserving flexibility.

Join CDF Labor Law LLP attorneys Mark Spring, Christopher Dawood, and Osaama Saifi for a practical one-hour discussion on the employment law issues employers should consider when managing remote and hybrid workers in 2026. The program will address wage and hour compliance, expense reimbursement, disability accommodation requests, workplace safety, performance management, data security, remote work and unionization, and the increasingly common challenges created when employees work across state lines.

The attorneys will also discuss practical steps employers can take to establish clear expectations, manage remote employees consistently, and reduce compliance risk.

Who Should Attend:
California employers, executives, HR professionals, in-house counsel, managers, supervisors, and others responsible for managing remote or hybrid employees.

1 Hour CA MCLE, HRCI and SHRM credit pending.

Presenters:

Mark S. Spring
Mark S. Spring has almost thirty-five years of experience handling labor and employment law matters throughout California. Spring’s practice is focused on representing management in union-management relations. Spring has a successful record of…
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Christopher E. Dawood
Driven by a passion for navigating the intricate landscape of employment law, Christopher E. Dawood is a seasoned employment litigator who has litigated cases from intake through appeal on behalf of Fortune 100 companies, public entities, and…
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Osaama Saifi
For nearly a decade, Osaama Saifi has dedicated his practice to advising California employers. Osaama is an experienced litigator who has tried multiple jury trials and defended employers and company executives in litigation related to meal…
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