The 2025 Business Seminar by KCAL Insurance Agency has concluded! This four-part seminar covers two key topics—labor laws and tax regulations. Industry experts provide in-depth insights into the latest policies, helping California business owners, HR professionals, and financial managers stay ahead and grow their businesses.
Key discussion topics include:
✅ 2025 Labor Law Updates and Corporate Compliance Essentials
✅ 2025 Tax Regulation Updates
✅ Wildfire-related Tax Deductions and Disaster Loan Assistance Relief
✅ Small Business Financial Assistance and Application Process
✅ Secure Your Tax Data and Prevent Tax Fraud
Each session attracts over 200 business owners and HR executives, making it a must-attend event for professionals who want to stay informed and compliant.
Diamond Bar: A Full House Despite Heavy Rain
The 2025 Business Seminar session in Diamond Bar on February 13 was a great success. Even with heavy rain, over 200 business owners, HR professionals, and financial managers attended, showing the event’s importance in the business community.
The seminar featured experts from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Employment Development Department (EDD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), as well as experienced attorneys and accountants. They provided in-depth insights on the latest labor laws, employee benefits, corporate tax updates, and disaster loan applications.
William Lai, a senior labor law attorney at Chang & Cote LLP, emphasized,
“Labor law changes in 2025 remain frequent, including restrictions on requesting driver’s licenses from job applicants, leave rights for crime victims, and minimum wage increases. Employers must keep their policies up to date to ensure compliance.”
Additionally, Ben Raju, the Director of Program Management for the SBA Office of Field Operation, provided insights on disaster loan programs available for businesses and individuals affected by recent Los Angeles wildfires, offering financial support to help businesses recover from economic losses and repair damaged assets.
Diamond Bar Mayor Chia Yu Teng praised the initiative, stating,
“Events like this are invaluable for local small businesses, helping employers better understand new regulations and ensure stable business growth.”
Packed House in Rosemead: Deputy District Attorney Urges Businesses to Report Crimes
On the afternoon of February 27, the Rosemead seminar drew a full house, with over seven speakers taking the stage. Key presenters included Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Eugene Miyata, representatives from the IRS, the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA), the Employment Development Department (EDD), the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Temple Station, William Lai who is a senior labor law attorney at Chang & Cote LLP, and senior accountant Paul Chen.
Three major topics took center stage:
✅ The latest labor laws, employee benefits, and tax updates
✅ Strategies for businesses to legally save money and reduce taxes
✅ Disaster loan assistance and financial relief programs
Deputy District Attorney Eugene Miyata provided a detailed analysis of Proposition 36, which was passed in last year’s election. The new law imposes stricter penalties on repeat theft offenders and those involved in fentanyl possession and trafficking. Miyata urged business owners in attendance to report crimes without hesitation, emphasizing that the notion of “reporting being useless” is a thing of the past.
