On June 23, 2026, WorkLife Law Co-Director Liz Morris was invited to address the full California Civil Rights Council — the state body responsible for drafting and adopting the regulations that interpret and enforce California’s powerful anti-discrimination laws. The timing was significant: four of the Council’s seven members — including Chair Candice Cho — were appointed by Governor Newsom earlier this year and were attending their first meeting.

Staff Attorney Leah Kennedy testified before the California Senate’s Governmental Organization Committee on June 23 in support of AB 1729 (Lee), a bill to modernize the state’s telework policy and require agencies to provide written justification before limiting remote work for state employees.

WorkLife Law is excited to welcome two legal externs to our team: Morgan Gaspar and Jenna Harris.