SB 294: The Workplace Know Your Rights Act.
This bill requires employers to provide written notices to employees about their rights, including constitutional rights when interacting with law enforcement, workers' compensation, and other labor laws. Employers must provide these notices to current employees on or before February 1, 2026, and to new employees upon hire. The bill also requires employers to post a template notice on their website and provide an updated notice annually. The labor commissioner will develop these notices and videos to educate employees and employers about their rights. Employees can designate an emergency contact, which the employer must notify if the employee is arrested or detained on the worksite. The employer must also provide an opportunity for employees to designate an emergency contact. The bill prohibits employers from discharging or discriminating against employees for exercising their rights un…
| Oct. 12, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 667, Statutes of 2025. |
| Oct. 12, 2025 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep. 23, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m. |
| Sep. 13, 2025 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 29. Noes 8. Page 3031.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Sep. 13, 2025 | In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. |