California Publishes “Survivors of Violence and Family Members of Victims Right to Leave and Accommodations” Notice

On July 1, 2025, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) published the Survivors of Violence and Family Members of Victims Right to Leave and Accommodations notice (the “Notice”) that is required by AB 2499 – a law that went into effect on January 1, 2025.  More specifically, AB 2499 expands leave and accommodation protections to victims of violence, including up to 12 weeks of leave for qualifying acts that include domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, violent threats, acts involving the use or presence of a dangerous weapon, and/or any violence causing injury.  AB 2499 also requires employers to offer reasonable accommodations to employees who are victims of violence or the family member of a victim of violence.   

The Notice sets forth a summary of these expanded protections and can be found here.  It must be provided to (1) all California employees at the time of hire; (2) all California employees annually; (3) upon request; and/or to (4) any California worker who informs the employer that they are a victim of violence or the family member of a victim of violence.  As of July 1, 2025, California employers are expected to immediately comply with the notice requirements of AB 2499.