Last year, California expanded its victim protection leave law and added a new notice requirement for employers of all sizes. Although the notice requirement took effect July 1, 2025, employers weren’t required to comply until the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) released a model notice. That time has come—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 that 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.