California’s Healthy Workplace/Healthy Family Act (HWHFA) guarantees paid sick leave to employees working in the state and requires employers to display a workplace poster outlining those rights. The poster is mandatory and must be placed where employees can easily read it.
The HWHFA, along with its required workplace poster, has been updated over the years, with the most recent changes effective January 1, 2026.
What Changed on the HWHFA Poster in 2026?
- Expanded Use of Paid Sick Leave
Under recent legislative changes, especially from AB 2499 and AB 406, the list of qualifying reasons employees can use paid sick leave has extended. These include:
- Jury duty and subpoenaed court appearances as valid paid leave reasons.
- Broader protections for employees who are victims of certain crimes and their family members.
These expanded rights are now reflected on the updated workplace poster.
- Clearer Notice Language
The revised poster includes clearer language explaining:
- the usage limit of paid sick days in each year of employment, and
- when sick leave can be used.
This ensures employees better understand their rights in plain language and supports compliance with California employment law.
Why the Update Matters for Employers
Legal Compliance
Employers in California must post current state labor law notices in a visible location or face potential fines. This includes the updated HWHFA poster with its January 2026 revision date.
Workplace Transparency
Posting the updated labor law poster legally informs employees of:
- Paid sick leave accrual and use rules
- Expanded leave rights for jury duty, subpoenas, and crime-related circumstances
- Other critical employee protections under state law
Using an outdated version of the poster could leave your business out of compliance.
Reminder: Remember Remote Workers
Even if employees work remotely, employers must ensure they receive the updated posting, whether by email or an employee portal.
Action Steps for California Employers
- Display the latest Healthy Workplace/Healthy Family Act poster dated January 1, 2026.
- Place it conspicuously where employees can easily view it, such as break rooms, time clock areas, or other common areas.
- Distribute the newest version to remote workers electronically.
- Inform managers and supervisors about the latest leave updates.
Staying on top of these changes is a simple but essential part of workplace compliance in California.
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