The California Labor Commissioner published the official “California Workplace – Know Your Rights” notice (available here in English and Spanish) required under the Workplace Know Your Rights Act (SB 294).

The first mandatory distribution date is February 1, 2026.

Here are five things every California employer should understand now.

1. Distribution Rules Are Specific

California’s employment laws never stay still—and 2025 and 2026 are shaping up to bring even more compliance challenges for employers. One of the biggest new laws on the horizon is Senate Bill 294, better known as the Workplace Know Your Rights Act.

This new law adds major notice, training, and recordkeeping requirements for all