October 1, 2025
In new law referred to as the “Workplace Know Your Rights Act,” beginning no later than February 1, 2026 employers will be required to provide a stand alone written notice to each current employee as well as employees upon hire. This notice will include certain employee rights (including rights related to workers’ compensation, immigration inspections, and law enforcement actions at the workplace). A template notice must be available from the California Labor Commissioner no later than January 1, 2026.
What are an employer’s obligations under the Know Your Rights Act?
In addition to the above notice requirement, if an employee requests it, the employer must notify the employee’s designated emergency contact if the employee is arrested or detained at work.
Employers may not retaliate against employees who request their entitlements under this Act. Further, a violation of this Act generally will result in a penalty of $500 per employee per violation. A violation of the provisions requiring that an employer notify an emergency contact will result in penalties of up to $500 per employee per day of violation, up to a maximum of $10,000 per employee.
This is but one of many notices employers are required to provide current and new hire employees. Curious if you are meeting your notice obligations? We are happy to help.
