CRD Publishes New Violence Victims’ Leave and Accommodation Employee Notice and FAQ

07.23.2025

On July 1, 2025, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) issued a new notice of employee rights and FAQ guidance under Assembly Bill 2499.

As reported in our previous Alert on AB 2499,[1] effective January 1, 2025, AB 2499 added Government Code section 12945.8 and expanded leave protections and accommodations for victims of “qualifying acts of violence,” and their family members.

As required by AB 2499, the CRD published a model notice of employee rights, “Survivors of Violence and Family Members of Victims Right to Leave and Accommodations,”[2] which provides a summary of leave and accommodation rights for employees who are victims of violence, or who have family members who are victims of violence, employees’ rights to confidentiality under the law, and employees’ antidiscrimination and antiretaliation protections. CRD also issued FAQ guidance,[3] which provides answers to general questions about AB 2499.

AB 2499 requires employers to provide the new model notice: (1) to new employees upon hire, (2) to all employees annually, (3) at any time upon request, and (4) any time an employee informs an employer that the employee or their family member is a victim.

Employers should ensure they distribute the new notice to all employees, including through annual notifications and in the other circumstances described above. Additionally, employers should be prepared to inform and train supervisors on managing leave and accommodation requests for victims of violence.

If you have questions regarding the leave or accommodation requirements, or required notice, please contact the author or your usual contact at AALRR.