California AB1918 mandates human trafficking awareness training for employees in specific businesses and establishments.

California AB1918 requires businesses and establishments in certain sectors to provide training on recognizing and reporting human trafficking. Affected businesses include those offering massage or bodywork services, hotels, and body art facilities. The training must cover the definition of human trafficking, signs to watch for, and reporting protocols. The Department of Justice will develop a model notice to be posted by these businesses, which must be printed in multiple languages. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in civil penalties.

California AB1918 mandates human trafficking awareness training for employees in specific businesses and establishments.

California AB1918 requires businesses and establishments in certain sectors to provide training on recognizing and reporting human trafficking. Affected businesses include those offering massage or bodywork services, hotels, and body art facilities. The training must cover the definition of human trafficking, signs to watch for, and reporting protocols. The Department of Justice will develop a model notice to be posted by these businesses, which must be printed in multiple languages. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in civil penalties.