Description
California Human Trafficking Model Notice Poster
Help satisfy California human trafficking posting requirements with the California Human Trafficking Model Notice Poster. California Civil Code §52.6 requires specified businesses and establishments to display a notice providing human trafficking victims and the public with information about where to obtain help or report suspected trafficking.
Poster Specifications
- Size: 8.5"W x 11"H
- Language: Available in English or Spanish
- Format: Full-color human trafficking notice
- Finish: Completely laminated with high-quality laminate
- Requirement: California Civil Code §52.6 Human Trafficking Model Notice
Who Must Post the California Human Trafficking Notice?
California requires specified businesses and establishments to display the Human Trafficking Model Notice. Covered establishments include:
- On-sale general public premises licensees under the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Act
- Adult or sexually oriented businesses
- Primary airports
- Intercity passenger rail and light rail stations
- Bus stations
- Truck stops
- Emergency rooms within general acute care hospitals
- Urgent care centers
- Farm labor contractors
- Privately operated job recruitment centers
- Roadside rest areas
- Certain businesses offering massage or bodywork services for compensation
- Hotels
- Motels
- Bed-and-breakfast inns
What Is the California Human Trafficking Model Notice?
The California Human Trafficking Model Notice was established under Senate Bill 1193 and California Civil Code §52.6.
The notice informs victims of human trafficking and members of the public that assistance is available and provides telephone and text resources for obtaining help or reporting suspected human trafficking.
Where Must the Human Trafficking Poster Be Displayed?
Businesses and establishments subject to California Civil Code §52.6 must display the required notice in a conspicuous place in clear view of the public and employees where required by applicable California law.
Businesses should select a location where customers, employees, visitors, and potential victims can readily see and read the notice.
Depending on the establishment, appropriate locations may include:
- Public entrances
- Reception areas
- Customer service areas
- Hotel or motel registration areas
- Transportation terminals
- Emergency room or urgent care public areas
- Employee and public bulletin areas
- Other conspicuous locations readily visible to the public and employees
What Information Is Included on the Notice?
The California Human Trafficking Model Notice informs individuals that help is available for victims of human trafficking and provides information for contacting human trafficking assistance resources.
The notice includes telephone and text information that victims and members of the public can use to obtain services, support, or report suspected human trafficking.
What Is Human Trafficking?
Human trafficking involves the exploitation of individuals through force, fraud, coercion, or other unlawful means for purposes that can include forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation.
Victims can come from many backgrounds and may be exploited in workplaces, homes, commercial establishments, agricultural operations, the sex trade, or other environments.
Are Hotels and Motels Required to Post the Notice?
Yes. California law includes hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfast inns among the establishments required to display the Human Trafficking Model Notice.
Covered lodging establishments should ensure that the required notice is displayed conspicuously in accordance with California Civil Code §52.6.
Are Massage Businesses Required to Post the Notice?
Certain California businesses or establishments offering massage or bodywork services for compensation are required to display the Human Trafficking Model Notice.
Coverage depends on the establishment and applicable statutory exceptions, so massage and bodywork businesses should review the requirements of California Civil Code §52.6.
Are Farm Labor Contractors Required to Post the Notice?
Yes. California farm labor contractors are among the establishments specifically subject to the Human Trafficking Model Notice requirement.
Farm labor contractors must display the notice conspicuously so it is visible to workers and the public.
What Languages Are Required?
Each covered California business or establishment must display the Human Trafficking Model Notice in English and Spanish.
In certain California counties, the notice must also be displayed in an additional language when required under the language assistance provisions associated with the federal Voting Rights Act.
Businesses should determine whether an additional language requirement applies to the county where the establishment is located.
Is One English or Spanish Poster Enough?
No, if the business is subject to the posting requirement. California requires covered establishments to display the notice in both English and Spanish.
Because this product is available in individual English and Spanish versions, employers subject to the requirement should obtain and display both required language versions unless using an approved combined bilingual version.
A third language version may also be required in certain California counties.
Is the California Human Trafficking Poster Required?
Yes, for businesses and establishments covered by California Civil Code §52.6.
The Human Trafficking Model Notice is not a universal workplace poster required of every California employer. The requirement applies specifically to the businesses and establishments identified by California law.
What Are the Penalties for Failing to Post the Notice?
Businesses subject to California's Human Trafficking Model Notice requirement can face civil penalties for failing to comply with the posting requirement.
Covered businesses should maintain the required notice in the appropriate languages and replace damaged, missing, or outdated notices when necessary.
Keep the California Human Trafficking Notice Current
California has updated its Human Trafficking Model Notice requirements over time, including changes to covered businesses and the information provided for victims seeking assistance.
Businesses should periodically verify that the notice displayed at their establishment reflects the current California requirements.
California Workplace Compliance Resources
Labor Law Compliance Center provides California employers and businesses with labor law posters, human trafficking notices, employee notices, IWC Wage Orders, and specialty compliance products. Visit our California Labor Law Posters page or browse our California State Specialty Posters for additional California compliance products.
