California, in its infinite wisdom, has expanded the notice that employers of 25 or more employees must give employees with regard to their right to take protected leave for domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Now, employers must inform each employee of his or her rights through a notice upon hire and at any time upon request.

Employers may use the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement’s notice. An employer need not use the DLSE’s notices, required to be, and available in English and Spanish, which are available on the California Department of Industrial Relations at this internet address: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/DLSEPublications.htm. Employers may use their own notice although it must be “substantially similar in content and clarity” to the Notices offered by the Department.

See your attorney to ensure you comply with this new notice requirement.

The information presented is not intended to be, and does not constitute, “legal advice.” Because each situation varies, and only brief summary information is provided here, you should not use this information as a basis for action unless you have independently verified with your own counsel that it applies to your particular situation.