CA Survivors of Violence and Family Members of Victims Right to Leave and Accommodations (SP)

California employers are required to give a Survivors of Violence and Family Members of Victims Right to Leave and Accommodations pamphlet to all new employees at the time of hire and to any current employee who requests it.

The Survivors of Violence and Family Members of Victims Right to Leave and Accommodations pamphlet describes:

• Protections for employees who are victims of qualifying acts of violence (as defined by law), including domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, to take time off for legal proceedings
• The right of employees who are victims, or who have family members who are victims of qualifying acts of violence, to take time off to get medical attention or services if your company has 25 or more workers
• The right of employees who are victims, or who have family members who are victims of qualifying acts of violence, to request reasonable accommodation to make sure they are safe at work
• Protections against discrimination and retaliation
• When employees taking victim’s leave may be eligible for other benefits and leaves, including wage replacement benefits under the programs administered by the Employment Development Department, such as SDI and PFL, bereavement leave and leave under Labor Code sections 230.2 and 230.5.

Remember, not informing employees of their rights in the workplace can result in lawsuits and fines.

Revision date: July 2025