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Governor Newsom names new California Labor and Workforce Development Agency Building after Labor and Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta

SACRAMENTO — Today, Governor Newsom announced that California’s new Labor and Workforce Development Agency Building will be formally named in honor of Dolores Huerta — the late labor leader, civil ...
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California Takes Action to Help Eligible People Retain their CalFresh Food Benefits

What You Need to Know: H.R.1. expanded work requirements for some people receiving CalFresh, putting their food benefits at risk. California is taking action to help more eligible people keep their ...
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Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Frequently Asked Questions

In addition to the information below, the following charts illustrate the administrative procedures that take place after a PAGA notice is filed with the Agency and before a PAGA lawsuit is filed in ...
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California launches first-in-nation AI literacy micro-credential program

SACRAMENTO – The California Labor & Workforce Development Agency today announced the launch of the AI-Ready California pilot, a micro-credential program designed to provide universal AI literacy ...
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California Developing Roadmap for Teacher Apprenticeship

Labor & Workforce Development Agency launches multi-stakeholder effort to design, scale and sustain Registered Apprenticeship Programs in teaching throughout California Sacramento – The California ...
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California Supports Workers and Fosters Bottom-Up Economic Resilience in Lassen County

$1 million in grants to support the local economy and workers impacted by the closure of California Correctional Center in Susanville SACRAMENTO – Today the Newsom Administration – through the Labor & ...
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State Announces Funding to Support Sustainable and Resilient Regional Economies Across California

First round of Community Economic Resilience Fund awards provides $5 million each to regional economic planning entities to chart equitable, resilient future for California’s economy SACRAMENTO – ...
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New Worker Protections Taking Effect in California on January 1, 2026

Sacramento – The Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) highlights some key laws that will take effect on January 1, 2026, and encourages workers, employers, and community organizations to ...
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Introducing The Nation’s First AI-Unemployment Tracker

Behind California’s diverse and dynamic economy is a talented and innovative workforce. We are committed to monitoring trends and market data to identify the best ways to support workers through ...
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New State Investments Help Farmworkers Gain Skills and Career Opportunities

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is investing in our farmworkers with new funding for career advancement and technical education. SACRAMENTO – The State of California recently announced several new ...
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Open Letter to Californians Regarding Unemployment Insurance (UI) Payments and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Timeline

I write to update you on a number of programs. During this time of great economic, physical, and emotional stress, I know that the programs we administer—unemployment insurance and other temporary ...