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This page provides the required materials to help employers comply with the California Workplace Know Your Rights Act (Labor Code sections 1550–1559).

Employers must provide the Workplace Know Your Rights Notice to all current employees by February 1, 2026, and to new employees upon hire. The notice should also be incorporated into standard onboarding materials.

Employers are required to:

  • Distribute the Workplace Know Your Rights Notice to all employees by February 1, 2026 (Download PDF here)
  • Provide the notice to new hires at the time of hire
  • Give employees the opportunity to designate or update an emergency contact
  • Retain an employee acknowledgement confirming receipt of the notice (Download PDF here)

 

Download Required Documents

Use the links below to access the required materials:

Employers should retain completed acknowledgement forms with employee records.

 

Translated Notices & Additional Guidance

Additional copies of the notice in other languages, along with official guidance and FAQs, are available from the California Department of Industrial Relations: https://www.dir.ca.gov/wpnodb.html

 

Recommended Use

For ease of compliance, employers are encouraged to:

  • Include the notice and acknowledgement form in onboarding packets
  • Make translated versions available as needed
  • Keep acknowledgement records on file

 

NCAT Is Here to Help

NCAT is here to support members as they navigate through these changes. Members have access to experienced staff and advisors who can help answer questions and provide practical guidance.

Members can reach out to the NCAT team for help understanding:

  • What is required under the California Workplace Know Your Rights Act
  • How and when to distribute the notice
  • How to incorporate the notice and acknowledgement into onboarding or existing HR processes

NCAT’s staff and advisors bring deep experience working with contractors and employers on compliance-related issues and are available to help members think through next steps based on their specific circumstances.

Learn more about NCAT’s staff and advisors or reach out to us directly at info@alliedtrades.org