California employee notice requirements
California requires several written notices to employees. This checklist covers the ones that are due on a schedule and need proof of delivery.
Every year by February 1
At hire
- SB 294 notice and the emergency-contact option
- Wage theft notice (§2810.5) for most non-exempt employees
Not covered here
Required workplace posters, leave notices and local ordinances are separate. Check with the Labor Commissioner or an attorney.
FAQ
What notice is due by February 1?
The SB 294 Workplace Know Your Rights notice (Labor Code §1553), every year.
What notices are due at hire?
Among others: the SB 294 Know Your Rights notice and, for most non-exempt employees, the §2810.5 wage notice.
Does NoticeStamp cover every notice?
No. It covers SB 294 and, on Growth and Pro, §2810.5. Workplace posters and other notices are separate.
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Not legal advice. Records of what happened, not a guarantee of compliance. Sources: SB 294 chaptered text; Labor Commissioner SB 294 page.