How to Comply with California’s Violence Survivor Workplace Protections: A Guide for Employers

22 Nov 2025 • 7 min • EN
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Send us a text California has expanded workplace protections for survivors of violence and their family members under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). As a business owner with employees in California, you are responsible for meeting new requirements around time off, confidentiality, workplace safety accommodations, and manager training. In this Quick Tip episode of Biz Help For You, you are guided through what the updated law means for your business, what steps you must take to remain compliant, and how to ensure your workplace is safe, supportive, and legally protected. You will learn:  • Who qualifies for protection under the expanded FEHA updates  • Time-off rights for employees and family members  • How paid leave, FMLA, and CFRA interact with protected leave  • Required confidentiality practices employers must follow  • What “reasonable accommodations” and the “interactive process” mean  • Documentation guidelines and what you are permitted to request  • Specific action steps you need to take to update policies and protect your business This episode is essential listening for any California employer seeking clarity, compliance, and confidence in handling sensitive employee requests Support the show Resources: https://affordablebookkeepingandpayroll.com/resource-opt-in Become a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1522381/support

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