California Publishes Required Victim Leave Notice
California expanded its victim protection leave law last year and added a new notice requirement for employers of all sizes. Although the notice requirement took effect July 1, 2025, employers were not required to comply until the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) released a model notice. The model notice is now available. Employers need to provide this notice:
To new employees upon hire
To all employees annually
At any time upon request
Any time an employee informs the employer that they or their family member is a victim
Employers who choose to create their own notice should ensure it meets the requirements of the law. The CRD also recently released general FAQs on the state's victim protection leave law.