California Labor Code

§ 1553

LAB § 1553 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 2 · Part 5.6

Statute text

(a)On or before February 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, an employer shall provide a stand-alone written notice to each current employee pursuant to this section in a manner the employer normally uses to communicate employment-related information. The notice may include, but is not limited to, personal service, email, or text message, if it can reasonably be anticipated to be received by the employee within one business day of sending. The written notice shall also be provided to each new employee upon hire. Written notice shall also be annually provided to the employee’s authorized representative, if any, by either electronic or regular mail. The notice shall contain a description of workers’ rights in the following areas:

(1)The right to workers’ compensation benefits, including disability pay and medical care for work-related injuries or illness, as well as the contact information for the Division of Workers’ Compensation.

(2)The right to notice of inspection by immigration agencies pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 90.2.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 667, Sec. 1. (SB 294) Effective January 1, 2026.