California Civil Rights Department Publishes Model Form Notice Regarding Rights of Employees Who Are, or Whose Family Members Are, Victims and/or Survivors of Violence Along with Additional Resources

Consistent with the changes that went into effect on January 1, 2025, pursuant to California Assembly Bill 2499, the California Civil Rights Department has published its model form notice related to victims and survivors of qualifying acts of violence. California employers’ obligation to post and distribute this notice became effective with the state’s July 1, 2025 publication. This week’s legal update provides information about how to access that model form notice, employer obligations to post and distribute it to employees, and additional resources provided to employers and employees.