California to Require Employers to Provide New Annual Notice

California has enacted new legislation requiring employers to provide a stand-alone written notice each year to every employee, and to each new hire at the time of onboarding. This notice must inform employees of their rights under state and federal law. The Labor Commissioner will release a template notice by January 1st, 2026, with updates each year.

The required notice will cover key rights such as workers compensation, immigration related protections, union and concerted activity rights, and constitutional protections during law enforcement interactions at the workplace.

Next Steps

Employers should monitor the Labor Commissioner’s website for the official template and be prepared to distribute compliant notices to employees and new hires beginning February 1st, 2026.

HR Consulting Group can assist in preparing for these new requirements.