Welcome to the ever changing "Employee Resources" page of Human Resources! We strive
to provide tools and information that allow you to efficiently navigate through the
various procedures required to initiate and compete important personnel matters. If
you have any questions about this page or any resources found here, do not hesitate
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California’s Workplace Know Your Rights Act (SB 294) mandates that all California employers provide employees with a written
notice detailing their fundamental workplace and constitutional rights.
The goal of this Act is to empower all workers, regardless of immigration status,
by ensuring they are aware of their protections under the law.
The official 2026 California's Workplace Know Your Rights notice covers several key
areas of protection and rights:
Protection Against Retaliation: It is illegal for your employer to retaliate against you for exercising any of your
workplace rights, such as filing a complaint or discussing work conditions with coworkers.
Immigration-Related Protections: You are protected against unfair immigration-related practices by your employer, including
threats to report you or your family to immigration authorities or the misuse of the
E-Verify system.
Union and Protected Activity Rights: You have the right to organize, join, or participate in union activities, as well
as the right to act jointly with coworkers to address and improve working conditions.
Law Enforcement Interactions: You have constitutional rights when interacting with law enforcement, including immigration
agents, in the workplace. This includes the right to remain silent, the right to refuse
unreasonable searches (unless a judicial warrant is presented), and the right to speak
to an attorney if arrested.
Workers' Compensation: You have the right to workers' compensation benefits if you are injured or become
ill because of your job.
Notice of I-9 Inspections: If the District receives notice of an upcoming federal immigration inspection of
I-9 forms or other employment records, we must notify you and your union representative
within 72 hours.
