Who must post a California human trafficking poster?
California Civil Code § 52.6 requires businesses in particular industries to conspicuously display the California Human Trafficking Poster near public entrances to covered establishments. The poster must be posted in English, Spanish, and in one other language that is the most widely spoken language in the business or establishment’s location (and for which translation is mandated by the Voting Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 1973, et seq.).
The following businesses by law must post the notice:
- Alcohol Beverage Control Act licensees that sell alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption (taverns, saloons, night clubs or similar establishments)
- Adult or sexually oriented businesses
- Primary airports
- Intercity passenger rail or 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
- Businesses or establishments that offer massage or bodywork services for compensation
- Hotels, motels and bed and breakfast inns
Where are human trafficking notices to be posted?
The California Human Trafficking Poster must be posted in a conspicuous place near the public entrance of the establishment or in another conspicuous location in clear view of the public and employees where similar notices are customarily posted.
What languages are required?
Each mandated business is required to post the notice in English and Spanish. In addition, for businesses located in specific counties, the notice must be posted in one other language that is the most widely spoken language in the county where the establishment is located and for which translation is mandated by the federal Voting Rights Act. These counties include: Alameda, Los Angeles, Orange, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara. The DOJ has created the poster in several other languages. Please advise us if you would like us to create this poster in another language not listed above.
What is the penalty for failure to post?
The penalty for violating this law is $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for each subsequent offense.